The Betrayed Heiress' Return to Elegance 194

Chapter 194 A Theatrical Display

A dangerous gleam flickered in Corrine's eyes, narrowing as she assessed the situation.

Everything said so far felt like an introduction. Their real demand was in that final

request.

With a smooth motion, she swirled her wine, asking with composed clarity, "What exactly are you asking me to explain?"

Tracy, reassured by Corrine's seeming agreement, eased her tone. "It's easy, really. After Bruce's speech, the press will surely ask about your past relationship. You just need to say it's over and that there's nothing left between you."

Their plan was obvious. They wanted to repair Bruce's image at her expense.

expected Corrine to shoulder the burden of blame to protect Bruce's

fueled gossip about Corrine's supposed flaws. If she said what Tracy wanted, it would only make

with a subtle smile. "You've thought this through thoroughly,

even, yet it carried an

to be found later, looking utterly lost and disheveled. Who knows what has happened during that time? Bruce didn't blame you and was ready to go through with the marriage, showing more kindness than many would have. Yet, you chose

wonder why this marriage agreement is only now being discussed if it was indeed

struggling to

and Burgess families had been. no more than a

"Corrine, there's no need for concern on your part. Bruce will address everything later. He's at

shifted her gaze

and then

turned her eyes toward Farris, puzzled

reaction.

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