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?”

sharply, her gaze cutting through

voice belonged to Leah’s friend and high school

it’s you, Miss Jocelynn Mason,” Corrine

caught off guard by the

hub is

“You know me?”

Mason, you and Miss Burgess are well-known figures from Pinetree High School. Of course, I’ve heard of

eyes as she glanced at Leah, who subtly nodded

cleared her throat

the door and let us verify? Everyone else has agreed to have their rooms inspected; what are you afraid of? It seems like you’re hiding

Why the hesitation?”

let us search. The missing

she is. There’s definitely something scandalous in that

just barge in and see for ourselves,”