The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

Chapter 455:

Corrine’s eyes narrowed ever so slightly as an enigmatic smile danced at the corners of her lips, her presence commanding attention.

“As adults, we must take responsibility for our words and actions.” The sharp thud of glass against wood punctuated Karina’s warning.

“Everyone loves a show, but mind your words—they have a way of returning to haunt you.”

The bustling hall fell into an immediate hush, an uneasy stillness descending over the gathered crowd. All eyes instinctively shifted to Nate, suddenly remembering the formidable ally who stood in Corrine’s corner.

Leah, poised on stage, felt control slipping through her fingers. She masked her frustration with a delicate smile, her voice cutting through the silence at precisely the right moment.

“Miss Brooks, surely that’s excessive? Such gatherings are precious, and we merely wished to celebrate Mr. and Mrs. Archer’s special day.”

Her warmth seemed genuine as she addressed Corrine.

talent, perhaps you might grace us with a performance? It would delight the crowd and

would suggest disrespect toward Calan and

whose earlier performance had earned calculated applause that fed

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found herself reluctantly impressed

silence, Leah’s discomfort grew visible, as though performing a one-woman show to an empty

your silence indicate

the menace of a serpent’s warning, her

beside Nate had already sparked jealousy among the wealthy young ladies, who now circled like vultures

speechless!” one voice

the performance she fears—it’s losing her meal ticket,” another added with

like morning mist,” someone

Why keep a woman

at these barbs. She turned toward Corrine’s corner, triumph gleaming in

usually so quick-witted. Surely playing piano would be child’s play for someone of your…