The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

Chapter 371:

“Don’t think you can intimidate me with such talk! I’m not scared that easily!”

What did it matter if she did cater to the elite and dismiss the less fortunate? Why would she risk upsetting powerful families like the Ashtons and the Burgesses just to please someone insignificant? Moreover, if she kept boosting the brand’s profits, why would they even consider firing her? Not only was her position secure, but she was also likely in line for a substantial bonus this month.

Standing nearby, Rita asked confidently, “Corrine, why not set your bid? If you can’t afford it, just admit defeat and beg us instead.” The thought of Corrine on her knees, begging for mercy, thrilled Rita immensely.

She was eager to see Corrine humiliated when the moment arrived.

A shadow fell over Corrine’s eyes, her face growing colder.

“Twelve million!” she said firmly.

“Are you prepared to keep up?”

atmosphere around them.

a mocking tone after a tense silence, “Really, Corrine, twelve million? It’s doubtful

taunt echoed through the room, snapping the onlookers back to attention. Earlier, Leah had hinted that Corrine was funded by a wealthy benefactor. Who would be

and she tightened her fists as anxiety surged within her.

isn’t a trivial amount. It’s not worth it for a mere

Corrine’s situation. However, a closer inspection revealed that

a scoff, Julia chimed in, “Well, you’ve already put forth the offer. Why not settle it

since she wasn’t as wealthy as she pretended, yet

𝒄𝒉𝓪𝓹𝓉𝓮𝓇𝓈

mall manager before we close the bill?” Corrine

calm in her voice hid a subtle threat, sending a

showed her disbelief. She believed Corrine was attempting to intimidate her at the last

aren’t worth our manager’s time,” Julia retorted

if he did come,