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.

really not going to let me off

answer right away. Instead, he studied her, his

her shoulders trembling as tears spilled

would escalate like this,” she admitted,

me Corrine was her sister. She hinted that Corrine had been kicked out of her family over some past mistake. I was curious, so I asked a few questions, but I never thought Clarissa would twist my words like that. Now that everything has spiraled out of control, I know I share the blame. I thought I could use Corrine’s weaknesses against her, but instead, I have only

of the situation 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 forward, he spoke in a

is your gateway to

lawyer. We need to minimize the damage before this

nodded quickly, fumbling for

I will contact a lawyer

morning, Corrine,

recognized. The moment she appeared, reporters surged toward her, microphones and

the rumors circulating online.

and you have remained silent. Does your silence mean you