The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

Chapter 482:

Her carefully chosen words suggested magnanimity, a willingness to absolve Corrine of responsibility.

A trace of irony flickered across Corrine’s features as she recognized Leah’s masterful manipulation of the situation.

By appearing to show mercy, Leah sought to cultivate an image of sophistication while maintaining the upper hand.

But Corrine refused to play the role assigned to her in Leah’s performance.

She turned toward her adversary, her smile brilliant and sharp.

“As you’ve emphasized, this necklace holds tremendous significance for you. How could we possibly dismiss such a serious matter?”

Leah’s composure wavered momentarily beneath that radiant smile. She lowered her gaze, attempting to conceal her unease.

Surely Corrine couldn’t have uncovered their hastily conceived plan?

No—that was impossible. The plan to plant the necklace in the trash had been a last-minute decision between her and Jocelynn. Corrine had no way of knowing.

your mind, Corrine?” Jocelynn interjected

face of your theft. Why can’t you simply

subtle shifts in

to establish the truth. Let’s submit the necklace for police fingerprint analysis.

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no need

quavered slightly as she fought to regain

other frequently in Lyhaton, and I sincerely hope we might forge a

attempted reconciliation, of extending

through the careful orchestration

For a theft she

cement her guilt while burnishing Leah’s reputation for

truly believe her so

on Leah, her expression