The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

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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.

to shoulder the burden of blame to protect Bruce's reputation from any claims

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

a subtle smile. "You've thought this through

voice remained even, yet it carried an unmistakable

spine, undermining her confidence. She managed to muster enough courage to say, "Corrine, this is for the best. Remember, the Ashton and Burgess families had a marriage agreement that came before you, making you the outsider. Plus, you vanished a month. before your wedding day, only 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

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

faltered, struggling to articulate

no more than a joke years ago, but

moment, Farris intervened. "Corrine, there's no need for concern on your part. Bruce will

her gaze to

and then burst into

Corrine's outburst, Tracy turned her eyes toward Farris, puzzled

reaction.