The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

Chapter 472:

“What’s the situation here?”

Leah, seizing the opportunity, quickly explained to Calan, “Mr. Archer, I didn’t intend to stir up trouble. The necklace is of great significance to me, and I feared involving the police might inconvenience you, so I opted for a more discreet approach.”

Calan turned his attention to Corrine, his expression thoughtful. Having been briefed on her background by Meg, he regarded Corrine with more respect. Yet, the potential scandal of a high-value necklace going missing at his event weighed on him. The repercussions could ripple out, tarnishing his reputation.

Aware of Corrine’s ties to the influential Ford family and Nate, Calan knew she was not someone to trifle with lightly.

After a moment’s deliberation, he offered a diplomatic smile.

“Miss Holland, could this possibly be a misunderstanding?”

situation, furrowed his brow,

group of people, threatening to search my room. They claimed I took the necklace without any evidence,”

than just a simple misunderstanding.” The implication was clear. Leah’s insistence on searching Corrine’s room appeared to be a deliberate act of targeting

hearing this. His gaze involuntarily fell on Leah,

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not want to escalate the situation, yet there she was, leading a

already declared her innocence, there was no basis for suspicion. As the heiress of the Ford family, the wealthiest in Lyhaton, Corrine had no need for Leah’s necklace. Why would she stoop to

every word and gesture from men, immediately noticed Calan’s disapproving look. Her eyes flickered slightly. She hadn’t expected

priority was to catch Corrine red-handed. Originally, Rita had orchestrated everything and Leah didn’t need to do anything. But something had gone awry with

to smear Corrine, so she reluctantly took matters into her own hands. She

didn’t steal the necklace. But shouldn’t you provide some proof?” she

Your refusal raises suspicions. To avoid rumors and protect your reputation, wouldn’t it