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.

missing item at my event. That is on me. Secondly, handling this privately would be inappropriate. The police should be involved to ensure the matter is settled

him for a moment

“You are certainly sensible.”

quickly dabbing at his damp forehead with

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Mr. Hopkins. It is

the doorway, Leah stood frozen, her stomach twisting into knots. She had orchestrated this entire setup, a carefully laid trap meant to ensnare Corrine. But now, with the police

had turned deathly pale, her fingers trembling at her sides. Her pulse pounded in her ears as she darted

was she

onto the necklace for

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

grew slick with sweat as the atmosphere thickened

her

eye through the crowd, silently plotting her

Mason,” Corrine’s measured voice sliced through the tension

are until the authorities arrive.