The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

Chapter 475:

“It is all a misunderstanding! A complete misunderstanding!”

His hand trembled slightly as he wiped the sweat from his forehead.

“There is no way Miss Holland would steal anything. Someone must be framing her!” His voice carried conviction, but beneath it, anxiety bled through.

From the very beginning, he had never believed Corrine capable of such a thing. She was the heiress of the wealthiest family in Lyhaton. What use would she have for a mere necklace?

Nate’s eyes did not waver.

“Then, how do you propose we resolve this misunderstanding?”

The pressure in his words sent a shiver down Calan’s spine. He clenched his jaw, sweat beading along his temples. This entire situation was spiraling, and Bruce—blind and reckless—had dragged him right into the center of it. Now, Calan was trapped all because of Bruce.

Calan took a deep breath, forcing a smile as he answered carefully.

at my event. That is on me. Secondly, handling this privately would be

for a moment before

“You are certainly sensible.”

at his damp forehead with a

Lₐtᴇst chαptɘrs in g𝒶lnovels.𝗰𝓞𝗺

all, Mr. Hopkins. It is simply

this entire setup, a carefully laid trap meant to ensnare Corrine. But now, with the police on their way, her plans teetered on the brink of

her ears as she darted a glance toward Leah, desperate for guidance. But she could not get close—Corrine was gripping Leah tightly,

was she supposed

agreed to hold onto the necklace for Leah temporarily, a favor she

police arrived and searched her… if they found the necklace in her possession… she

sweat as the atmosphere thickened around

her nervous energy

Leah’s eye through the crowd,

measured voice sliced through the

remain where you are until the authorities arrive. Otherwise, you might