The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

Chapter 496:

But Meg had long since seen through Leah’s act. There was no warmth in her responses, only curt acknowledgments. Still, out of politeness, she masked any irritation, maintaining a distant, unreadable expression.

Corrine, sitting nearby, watched the charade unfold with thinly veiled amusement. Leah’s desperate attempts to win Meg over were almost laughable—like a clown performing for an audience that had already lost interest.

By evening, they arrived in the downtown area.

As they stepped off the bus, Leah seized her chance. With a quick glance to ensure no one was watching, she reached for Corrine’s arm, her grip firm.

“Corrine, what exactly did you say to Meg?”

Corrine arched an eyebrow, her eyes glinting with amusement.

“Honestly? I had considered using a few tricks to make sure Ashton Group lost this investment,” she replied. She tilted her head slightly, her voice dripping with mockery.

“But now, I see I never had to bother. You managed to ruin everything on your own.” Whether Corrine had intervened or not, the outcome would have been the same.

darkened, her eyes

really intend

pressing sharply into her skin. Corrine flinched slightly. With a swift, practiced motion, she

her face paling from the

fresh updates on

other hand, but Corrine was faster. She caught Leah’s wrist mid-motion and wrenched it aside, forcing Leah into an awkward, helpless position. A strangled hiss escaped Leah’s lips as frustration twisted

but listen to me—this investment

out a soft laugh, a

with malicious intentions always assume others are just as filthy.” Her gaze hardened, sharp as a

I don’t rely on petty

voice dropping

for that investment? You

Leah’s breath hitched.

to go against

smile did not