The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

Chapter 473:

She gave the group a pointed look, her gaze finally resting on Leah.

“If they are just rumors, then I can sue for defamation,” she continued.

“Doubt me? Go ahead and try!”

At her words, everyone looked down as if deflated. They realized that even a glance in Corrine’s direction might make them a target. They had come to stir the pot and enjoy the drama, not to become embroiled in a lawsuit.

Leah saw the once righteous guests now silent, and her anger and frustration simmered within. Her hands clenched at her sides, yet her face still wore an expression of grievance.

“Bruce, what should we do?” she hissed.

Upon seeing her tear-streaked face, Bruce frowned and gently squeezed her shoulder. He then looked up and turned to Corrine, his gaze darkening.

“Open the door,” he ordered.

her chin, her expression hardening into

I let

to

trying to accomplish here?” Bruce’s voice cut through the tension,

involve

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sidelong glance, weariness

made it clear—what you’re searching for isn’t in my

why prevent us from looking?” Bruce pressed,

at the

matters I

according to Rita’s scheme. If they could just breach that room, Corrine’s carefully crafted reputation would crumble to

danced in her eyes as she stepped

Leah interjected with calculated sweetness, “perhaps Bruce and I should conduct the search ourselves? After all, it’s my missing necklace—it’s only fair that I lead the investigation.” She strode

seized her arm without hesitation. Her eyes