The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

Chapter 262

Chapter 262 Waiting To Catch Someone

Leah's lips curved into a faint smile. "Maybe it's just meant to match the whole theme of this auction," she mused.

“Leah, let's check that out over there," Rita exclaimed, her eyes brightening with interest as she gazed toward the preview area. She grasped Leah's hand, attempting to guide her away.

A flash of contempt crossed Leah's features as she considered Rita's ignorance.

Had it not been for her pressing need for a proper reason to attend the event with Bruce, she would never have risked the embarrassment of bringing Rita to such an event.

Masking her irritation, she cast a lingering glance toward Bruce. "We'll be back soon."

"Alright," Bruce responded simply.

Leah accompanied Rita through the preview area, her fingers trailing over the glossy pages of the auction catalog. Her attention gravitated immediately toward the blue diamond, its brilliance captivating her imagination.

The mere thought of possessing such an exquisite diamond stirred visions of admiration and envy from others.

How magnificent it would be to call it her own.

this?" she inquired. "If you're fond of it, just tell my brother. I'm certain he would purchase

whoever possesses this diamond must be the most fortunate

absolutely must buy it for you. Just wait and see!" Rita

262 Waiting

thoughts drifting to tomorrow's potential spotlight if Bruce were

the clock struck eight,

took his position on stage. After delivering his opening remarks, he initiated

showing little interest in the preliminary items, reclined on the sofa while sampling fresh fruit. Her gaze occasionally wandered to Nate, who

attention as he idly held

"What's up?" "Are you waiting for someone?" Corrine inquired playfully,

respond, she corrected

someone."

demeanor suggested not leisure but that of a

amusement passed over Nate's face. "You're not wrong."

him to be so forthright, so unconcerned

wiping the juice from the

handkerchief. Instead of handing it to