The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

Chapter 337:

At that moment, her phone interrupted the peacefulness with a call from Jacob.

“Miss Holland, your invitation is waiting in your private mailbox downstairs.”

“Thank you, I’ll get it soon,” Corrine responded, and then ended the call. Leaning against the tub, Corrine let her thoughts drift as the heat from the water relaxed her.

Later, dressed again, Corrine descended to the mailbox and fetched a thick, black envelope. Its classical design and red wax seal bearing the auction house’s symbol signaled its importance.

The famous auction house, Forreal, differentiated its invitations by black, gold, and silver—each color indicating a level of exclusivity, with black being the highest. Corrine held a black invitation in her hand, a sign of top-tier status.

She opened it, checked the time, and then headed back to her apartment.

In a different part of the city, Leah finally secured her own invitation and made her way to the Ashton residence. Upon entering, she immediately felt the subdued, almost melancholic mood of the place.

Tracy, coming down the stairs, met Leah with a reserved smile.

“Hello, Leah.”

replied

I hope

gestured subtly to a maid, who moved swiftly to

clasping her hand

today—kind, thoughtful, and considerate. Bruce couldn’t ask for a better partner. He’s truly blessed to have you as

rosy blush crept across Leah’s cheeks

just… I hope you don’t resent me. If it weren’t for my involvement, the Ashton family wouldn’t be facing this

of this. That manipulative Corrine bears full responsibility! She hasn’t just damaged your and Bruce’s reputations—she’s brought shame to the entire Ashton family. She seems to have

𝙈𝙤𝙧𝙚 𝙘𝙝𝙖𝙥𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙨 ⓘ𝓷 gⱯ𝗅𝗇𝗈ν𝖊𝗅𝘀⧼𝖼𝗈𝗺

all blame for the Ashton family’s current predicament. Yet the family conveniently overlooked

sent a wave

yourself. Don’t let this upset you further,” Leah said softly. She guided Tracy to the sofa,

sip, exhaling deeply before