The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

The Betrayed Heiress' Return to Elegance 286

Chapter 286 Courting Disaster

Nate was tuned into the live stream. When Corrine's tall, graceful silhouette appeared, the usual chill in his eyes gave way to a fleeting warmth.

"Sir..." Matias called out.

"Shut up!" Nate cut in, his voice cold.

you

Corrine's voice then resonated with poise. "Should I emerge victorious, not only will kneel, apologize, crawl before me, and bark like a dog, but you'll also perform pole dance in the center of the square!"

Matias, who had been standing close to Nate, was visibly taken aback.

The Burgess family had long-standing ties in Lyhaton, while the Ashtons had recently established their own strong influence. Corrine's demands for such public humiliation were a direct challenge to the pride of both families.

The situation worsened as the inexperienced Ashton heiress naively accepted the bet.

With a soft sigh, Matias felt sympathy for the foolish Ashton daughter who had walked

right into a trap.

anyone rival the

was essentially

briefly before cautiously suggesting, "Sir, perhaps we should assist Miss

and responded

handling her own battles without anyone stepping

him might disrupt her composure

him, Nate fetched his own to continue watching

poise and authoritative aura shone through even the remote camera's lens.

was evident. Her face, blending amusement with icy grace, appeared both

Corrine; instead, he almost pitied those naive enough to oppose

gaze sharpened, a subtle smile playing on his lips as he suggested, "We

found himself chuckling quietly

reluctant to let Corrine handle the

car dashed along, they watched the live

million!" Leah opened the bidding confidently. She then gave Corrine a seemingly naive look. "Miss Holland, I

need this outfit..."

Leah's performance, Corrine casually raised the

half

million."

demanded, visibly upset. "You only upped it by five hundred thousand after our two million bid. Are

offer wins. There was never a limit set on