The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

Chapter 457:

And now, remarkably, this captivating woman belonged with him. A smile transformed Nate’s features, enhancing his already striking appearance, as he savored the perfection of the moment.

Until the final note faded into silence, the audience remained utterly still, breath held in rapt anticipation.

Then, as if a spell had been broken, Corrine rose gracefully to her feet, a confident smile playing at her lips. Poised and self-assured, she swept her gaze across the room.

“If there were any shortcomings, I apologize for your understanding.”

Her voice, calm and composed, cut through the lingering hush. For a moment, the crowd remained stunned, processing what they had just witnessed.

Then, scattered applause rippled through the hall—tentative at first, but swelling into a thunderous ovation.

Seated below the stage, Leah felt a sharp sting of humiliation. Her fingers clenched around the fabric of her dress as disbelief coiled inside her. Corrine could actually play the piano. And not just play—her performance had been masterful, the kind of skill that could not be honed overnight.

“Miss Burgess, I wonder if my performance met your expectations?” Corrine inquired.

of her daze, forcing

Holland, your talent is truly exceptional.

but inside, she was seething. Every fiber of her being burned with the desire to claw that

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ever perceptive, caught the flicker of jealousy and resentment in Leah’s

ages. How could I

the sharpness in her words

Leah’s smile wavered.

been watching the exchange with interest,

about hard

“Talent always trumps effort.”

regarded as a talented woman,

beautiful, intelligent, and capable. Why would

holds the prestige it once did. And what exactly makes Leah a lady of high standing? It is only