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 narrowing into icy

you really intend to stand against

nails pressing sharply into her skin. Corrine flinched slightly. With

gasped, her face paling from the sudden

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wrenched it aside, forcing Leah into an awkward, helpless position. A strangled hiss escaped Leah’s lips

underhanded tricks you pulled to turn Meg against me, but listen to me—this investment from Calan is vital for

soft laugh, a

assume others are just as filthy.” Her gaze hardened, sharp as

I don’t rely on

in slightly, her voice dropping

investment? You should stop

Leah’s breath hitched.

to

did