The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

Chapter 479:

“Poor Rita of the Ashton family—her reputation lies in tatters. What respectable match will have her now?”

The crowd’s vitriol intensified, threatening to drown Corrine in their collective contempt.

She turned her attention to Leah, who stood wrapped in her cloak of righteousness, and allowed a sardonic smile to grace her lips.

“You speak with such conviction. Were you present to witness these events yourself?”

Leah faltered, her righteous façade cracking under the weight of the direct question.

Bruce observed Corrine’s apparent lack of remorse with mounting fury, his features hardening into an icy mask.

“Corrine, your actions are unconscionable! Do you truly wish to destroy Rita entirely? Even if she’s erred, where is your capacity for mercy? What satisfaction could you possibly derive from her ruination?”

serves me no purpose,” Corrine responded

is precisely what she

his voice laden with barely contained

The police have arrived,

cut through his words, causing everyone to instinctively

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recorded voice

you feeling hot and uncomfortable

horror at the sound of her own voice, her legs giving way

each word like a hammer pounding against the fragile facade

drink was spiked with a highly potent substance—every single drop is priceless. Once it touches your lips, even

“You… You drugged me?”

I was exceptionally careful. I added five whole drops—five! And you drank every

scandal with strangers, let us see how brightly you shine then! Let us see

Consider it a favor from our former friendship—I arranged for some very experienced men to ensure