The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

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Chapter 283 The Store Manager's Decision

Corrine shifted her focus to the store manager with a composed expression. "Imagine if everyone judged on appearances like you do, Modern Square would be out of business before you know it."

Her words carried a clear note of defiance.

"How dare you accuse me of judging people by their looks?" the manager retorted, sneering as she brushed Corrine's hand away. "It's obvious you don't have the money, yet you pretend to be wealthy. Maybe you should look in the mirror and face the truth."

Currently, the Ashton family was rising as a formidable force in Lyhaton.

Gossip had spread far and wide about the upcoming union of the Burgess and Ashton families, making it common knowledge that Leah would soon marry Bruce.

Both Rita, the Ashton family's daughter, and Leah, Bruce's future wife, were individuals the manager couldn't risk offending.

Accustomed to dealing with wealthy clients, the manager prided herself on her ability to assess someone's financial standing at first sight.

just a pretender, someone who probably relied on wealthy men to maintain her lifestyle. How could she really afford

every bit of the manager's scorn

resolve formed on her elegant face, and her eyes narrowed slightly, reflecting

noticed Corrine's familiarity with a billionaire, Rita

moment. “Corrine, don't assume that just because a wealthy guy is currently indulging you, you're free to do as

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28 The Store

crowd's glares shifted toward Corrine, painting her as nothing more

the crowd's reaction, clearly pleased with the stir she had

hurried to intervene as soon as Rita stopped talking "That's

should I hold back my thoughts?" Rita countered, dismissing Leah's plea

the store manager with a playful yet serious expression. "Julia, we've met before. Here's some advice-don't

manager, was well aware of her

angering the Ashton family