The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

Chapter 471:

“What gives you the right to demand a search?” she said smoothly.

“Barging into my room without my consent is a violation of privacy. And if you do, be prepared to deal with legal consequences.”

The threat hung in the air, crisp and unyielding. But to Leah, Corrine’s resistance reeked of guilt. And that implied that she was hiding something.

“Miss Holland, I understand this approach may seem a bit inappropriate, but we wouldn’t have resorted to it if we could handle this matter privately,” Leah countered.

“Besides, this debacle unfolded at Mr. and Mrs. Archer’s charity event. If the news breaks, it could tarnish everyone involved.”

“Is that so?” Corrine replied with a sneer, eyeing Leah as though she were a character in a second-rate play.

“There’s nothing hidden in this room. You might as well take your entourage and depart.” With that, she turned to push open her room door.

From the crowd, a taunting voice called out, “You claim innocence, yet why the secrecy? Why not let us all take a peek inside? Scared of what we might find?”

narrowed sharply, her gaze cutting through the crowd to the source of the

belonged to Leah’s friend

it’s you, Miss Jocelynn Mason,”

by the recognition,

hub

“You know me?”

Of course, I’ve heard of you,” Corrine responded. The mention

flickered in Jocelynn’s eyes as she glanced at Leah,

resolve, Jocelynn cleared her throat and redirected the

open the door and let us verify? Everyone else has agreed to have their rooms inspected; what are you afraid

right! Everyone’s cooperating. Why the hesitation?” chimed in another

us search. The missing necklace must be with

nervous she is. There’s definitely something scandalous in

barge in and