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

belonged to Leah’s

you, Miss Jocelynn Mason,” Corrine

by the recognition, eyed

hub

“You know me?”

Mason, you and Miss Burgess are well-known figures from Pinetree High School. Of course, I’ve heard of you,” Corrine responded. The mention of Pinetree High School subtly shifted

of anxiety flickered in Jocelynn’s eyes as she

her throat and

has agreed to have their rooms inspected; what are you

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

let us search. The

something scandalous in that

and