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.

mind, Corrine?” Jocelynn

showing remarkable grace in the face of your theft.

outburst, studying the subtle shifts in Leah’s expression as

establish the truth. Let’s submit the necklace for police fingerprint analysis. That should resolve any questions

fresh updates

across Jocelynn’s

tremble violently, as though the necklace

Holland, there’s no need

fought to regain control of

encounter each other frequently in Lyhaton,

of attempted reconciliation, of extending an olive

the careful orchestration of this

a theft she hadn’t

only serve to cement her guilt while burnishing Leah’s reputation

believe her

her