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.

us with a performance? It would

an intricate trap around Corrine. Declining would suggest disrespect

Corrine and Rita, whose earlier performance had earned calculated applause that fed her vanity. Any display now

the chapters at

herself reluctantly impressed by Leah’s

as though performing a one-woman show

does your

a serpent’s warning,

among the wealthy young

cowers, speechless!” one

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

like morning mist,” someone

facades. Why keep a woman with nothing but looks?” The words

delight at these barbs. She

you’re usually so quick-witted. Surely playing piano would