The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

The Betrayed Heiress' Return to Elegance 297

Chapter 297 The Art Of

Victimhood

Hearing Bruce's voice, Corrine's eyes narrowed to slits before her lips curved into a predatory smile. "Playing the gallant hero again, I see."

She pivoted to face Bruce, meeting his contemptuous stare.

His eyes pierced through her with the kind of judgment reserved for storybook villains tormenting innocent maidens.

"What drives you to such cruelty, Corrine?" Bruce's voice cut through the tension like ice. "What grievance could possibly justify this endless torment of Rita and Leah?"

He had abandoned everything at the first ping of Leah's desperate message, only to witness the horrifying live stream his assistant had forwarded during his rush here- Corrine forcing Rita and Leah to their knees, compelling them to mimic dogs.

Such calculated malevolence could only spring from Corrine's mind.

Understanding dawned in Corrine's eyes as they flickered between the newly arrived Bruce and the tearful Leah huddled on the floor. Corrine's smile took on an arctic quality.

been waiting for her champion

casualness, Corrine remarked, "They orchestrated their own downfall. I merely played the hand they

this whole trap, you monster.

Ashton, you've not only mastered canine impersonation but also perfected the

pressed on, "Let's not forget who initiated

unfortunate chain of events."

world was quick to condemn her ruthlessness, yet conveniently forgot

their schemes and fallen prey to

forehead creased deeply at her

his embrace, her tear-stained face the picture of vulnerability, expertly plucking at his protective

as if she were spun from glass. "You're safe now. I'm

voice turned glacial. "Miss Burgess, since you're so fond of

to address Ennis. "Have the outfit delivered to my

her belongings and departed alongside

before them as they strode out together,