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

against Corrine was essentially courting

briefly before

and responded firmly,

own battles without anyone

appearance from him might disrupt her composure and

Matias' phone to him, Nate fetched his own to continue

even the

Her

he

his lips as he suggested, "We should

himself chuckling quietly

was reluctant to let Corrine handle the

dashed along, they watched the live broadcast where Corrine and Leah's

Corrine a seemingly naive look. "Miss Holland, I don't mean to compete or flaunt my wealth,

need this outfit..."

performance, Corrine casually raised the

half

million."

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

Corrine replied, "We agreed to a fair contest, didn't we? The highest offer