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.

had been stalling-she'd been waiting for her champion to

with deliberate casualness, Corrine remarked, "They orchestrated their own downfall. I merely played the

whole trap, you monster. You forced us to kneel and brought those dogs to terrorize

you've not only mastered canine impersonation but also perfected

Rita could protest, Corrine pressed on, "Let's not forget who initiated

unfortunate chain of events."

to condemn her ruthlessness, yet conveniently

in their schemes and fallen prey

creased deeply at

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

spun from glass. "You're safe now. I'm

their tender exchange, bitter irony welled up in Corrine's chest. Her voice turned glacial. "Miss Burgess, since you're so fond of invoking our history, let's conclude

turned to address Ennis. "Have the outfit delivered to my

collected her

out together, though Corrine's commanding presence rendered Karina

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