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 Ford

was essentially

in the stream, Matias paused briefly before cautiously suggesting, "Sir,

and responded firmly,

own battles without anyone stepping in

unexpected appearance from him might disrupt her composure and throw

phone to him, Nate fetched his own

natural poise and authoritative aura shone through even the remote camera's lens. Her mere presence

beneath her striking looks, a fierce determination was evident. Her face,

concerns for Corrine; instead, he almost pitied those naive enough

on his lips as he

quietly

let Corrine handle the situation on her

they watched the live broadcast where Corrine and Leah's

the bidding confidently. She then gave Corrine a seemingly naive look. "Miss Holland, I don't mean to compete or

need this outfit..."

Leah's performance, Corrine casually raised the bid. "Two and

half

million."

playing games with us, Corrine?" Rita demanded, visibly upset. "You only upped it by five hundred thousand after our two million

we? The highest offer wins. There was never a limit set on the increments, correct?"