The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

Chapter 585:

Bruce’s expression darkened, his grip on the phone turning his knuckles white.

“Corrine, you are going up against the Burgess family. Do you really think they will let you off easily?”

Corrine remained unfazed. With a slow, deliberate motion, she tucked a stray strand of hair behind her ear.

“The Burgess family is barely holding on. If they insist on digging their own grave, I will not hesitate to make them all disappear from Lyhaton.”

“Corrine—”

The line went dead before Bruce could finish his sentence.

For a long moment, he stood frozen. His hand trembled slightly as he lowered the phone.

On the couch, Leah stared at him, her tear-filled eyes searching his face for reassurance. Her lips quivered, her voice coming out small and fragile.

she really not going to let me off the

answer right away. Instead, he studied her,

dropped her eyes, her shoulders trembling as tears spilled down

would escalate like this,” she admitted, her

but I never thought Clarissa would twist my words like

pressing down on them both. Bruce exhaled sharply, rubbing his temples as frustration clawed at him. He forced himself to remain composed, though his patience was thinning. Stepping

is your gateway to

strong lawyer. We need to minimize the damage

quickly, fumbling

contact a lawyer

swiftly. That morning, Corrine, Jolene, Karina, and

model, was instantly recognized. The moment she appeared, reporters surged toward her, microphones and cameras flashing

hit with all the rumors circulating online.

days since the incident, and you have remained silent. Does your silence mean you are admitting to the