The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

Chapter 456:

“Miss Burgess, Miss Ashton, your eagerness to perform first speaks volumes. Why involve me? Today belongs to Mr. and Mrs. Archer. As their guests, shouldn’t we preserve their spotlight rather than… resort to street entertainment?”

A ripple of laughter floated through the crowd, and even Chelsea’s sullen expression softened at Corrine’s clever retort.

She had mistakenly assumed Corrine would remain passive, accepting others’ dominance without resistance. Leah’s composure cracked at the subtle jab.

The urge to silence Corrine’s sharp tongue consumed her thoughts, but before she could respond, Rita burst out, her control shattering.

“Are you implying we’re street entertainers?”

Sensing disaster, Leah swiftly grasped Rita’s hand in warning.

“We were simply carried away by our admiration for Mr. and Mrs. Archer’s devotion,” she offered smoothly.

oversight in breaking

Calan and

deftly steered attention back

might honor us with a piece to elevate the

impossible. Corrine drew a measured breath, passing her

be discourteous

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stage’s grand piano,

last practiced, leaving my skills rather rusty. I hope you’ll forgive

modesty, Miss Holland,” Leah remarked, her words barbed with

lips as understanding flickered in her eyes. She had anticipated Leah’s persistence but wondered

piece to Mr. and Mrs. Archer—may their love flourish eternally.” She settled

forth melodies that transformed the banquet hall into a sanctuary of sound. The guests surrendered to the music’s spell, their expressions melting into genuine appreciation.

Leah like lightning as the familiar notes reached her ears,

chosen their exact piece—could she truly possess such a remarkable