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.

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

responded with calculated gentleness, "that whoever possesses this diamond must

must buy it for you. Just wait and

Waiting

her thoughts drifting to tomorrow's potential

clock struck eight, the

distinguished auctioneer, took his position on stage. After delivering his opening remarks,

items, reclined on the sofa while sampling fresh fruit. Her gaze occasionally

attention as he

Nate lifted his eyes to meet hers. "What's up?" "Are you waiting for someone?" Corrine inquired

corrected herself, saying,

someone."

that of a hunter anticipating his

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

to be so

she asked, lazily wiping the juice from the corner of her lips with

handing it to her,