The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

Chapter 547:

“It’s just a feeling. I—” Leah started.

Before she could continue, Clarissa’s call interrupted once more.

Leah paused briefly before languidly answering.

“Miss Burgess, it’s me.” Clarissa’s anxious voice came through the phone.

“You must help me this time. I’ve upset Corrine because of you.”

“Miss Holland, that’s not accurate,” Leah interjected, calm and detached.

“You were the one spreading those rumors and engaging the media, and I was completely unaware. I fail to see how you’ve offended Corrine on my account.”

A wave of malice swept over Clarissa as she listened. With a few terse phrases, Leah had effectively absolved herself of the debacle. Gripping her phone tightly, Clarissa struggled to contain her rising anger.

you please intercede on our behalf?”

dismiss the lawsuit, my

If not for the intense rivalry between Clarissa and Corrine, she would

like to help, my hands are tied,” Leah

today. She’s out to get you. Perhaps you should have your father speak to her. After all, Corrine is his daughter, and she might relent for the sake of family

others did not linger in Pinetree City for long. With the truth of the case exposed to the public, every extra second they stayed drew more unwanted attention.

your mind wander with

his side. His large hand traced slow, lazy circles along her waist, his voice laced

to tell me

Corrine arched a brow.

model student—no reckless

nothing, but the smirk tugging

phone buzzed, flashing an unknown number. She swiped to answer, and the moment she brought it to

what exactly are you trying

the sound of Dewey’s voice.

“Ah. Mr. Holland.”