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.

do you suppose they’re

eyes narrowed as she drained

discover their

the performance’s ulterior motive—one that would

close, his deep voice resonating

Holland perform tonight?” His warm breath sent

is where

his gaze, her eyes

exchange was interrupted by thunderous applause as the performance concluded. Praise flowed freely from

“Such emotional depth—truly magnificent!”

minute on stage reflects ten years of dedication behind the

years of

the moment with

years

room, whispers of astonishment spreading like ripples in a pond. The admiration fed

a glance at Nate, only to find his attention wholly consumed by Corrine, as if