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

she drained her wine

their

motive—one that would inevitably

deep voice

have the privilege of hearing Miss Holland perform tonight?” His warm breath sent an inexplicable flutter through

is where dreams

gaze,

was interrupted by thunderous

“Such emotional depth—truly magnificent!”

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

masterful interpretation suggests years

the moment with practiced

years

astonishment spreading like ripples in a pond. The admiration fed Rita’s vanity,

shattered when she stole a glance at Nate, only to find his attention wholly consumed