The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

Chapter 491

Chapter 491:

“Is this area set for demolition?” she asked, her voice low.

The director exhaled slowly, a flicker of concern darkening her features.

“Yes. We were granted decades of usage rights, but now the developers are claiming we’re in violation of building codes. They’re pushing for demolition. If they succeed… what will happen to these children?”

Corrine followed the woman’s gaze toward one of the orphanage windows. A small child peered out, wide-eyed with curiosity and the wary hesitation of someone unused to strangers. The silent question in those eyes struck deeper than words ever could.

Then, Leah’s voice sliced through the moment.

“How hard can it be? If this place can’t be saved, you can always find another location.”

Silence fell like a heavy weight. The group stilled, their eyes snapping toward her.

Leah’s stomach twisted. Had she said something wrong?

turned to her, amusement flashing in her gaze, but beneath

had no idea how

so simple, the director wouldn’t be so

land was only the first hurdle. Securing government approval, gathering funds, rebuilding from scratch—each step

those obstacles was suffocating, yet Leah spoke as if they could simply pack up and

𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚:

something wrong?” Leah asked

was faint,

“Nothing at all.”

the fleeting indifference

motioned for them to follow, and as they stepped inside, Corrine

with photographs, and

attention. Among the faded faces, one figure

a second glance. Jolene’s presence was like a blazing star in a

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