The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

Chapter 454:

Rita hesitated, but found herself nodding. Leah’s reasoning made sense.

Before she could think twice, Leah had already stepped onto the stage.

“Distinguished guests,” Leah’s voice carried across the hall.

“On this special evening, celebrating Mr. and Mrs. Archer’s wedding anniversary, Miss Ashton and I would like to present ‘Nocturne’—a tribute to their enduring love.”

Enthusiastic applause forced Rita’s hand, compelling her to abandon her handbag and join Leah onstage.

As they positioned themselves to perform, Leah’s gaze flickered toward Corrine in the resting area, a calculated gleam in her eyes.

The melodious strains of their duet soon filled the grand hall, earning appreciative expressions from the assembled guests.

Karina, however, observed the performers with knowing skepticism.

scheme do you suppose they’re

narrowed as she drained

discover their intentions

motive—one that would inevitably draw her

leaned close, his deep voice resonating against her

perform tonight?” His warm breath sent

is where

gaze, her eyes

Their intimate exchange was interrupted by thunderous applause as

“Such emotional depth—truly magnificent!”

on stage reflects ten years of dedication behind the scenes. These ladies must have invested

masterful interpretation suggests years

moment with practiced

ten years

astonishment spreading like ripples in a pond. The admiration fed Rita’s vanity, filling her with a sense of long-awaited triumph. Tonight, she

at Nate, only to find his attention wholly consumed by Corrine, as if no other presence registered.