The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

Chapter 700:

She was afraid. No—terrified. She knew one thing: if she shattered this fragile pretense of civility now, she might not make it out of this room.

Leah stood frozen, unease prickling along her spine. Her heartbeat thundered in her chest, yet she dared not exhale too loudly.

A long silence stretched between them before Andromache, in a sudden burst of fury, kicked the assistant sprawled on the floor. Her composure cracked as she barked, “What are you waiting for? Apologize immediately!”

The assistant jolted, scrambling to bow.

“Miss Holland, I’m terribly sorry! Everything today was my fault. If you forgive me, I’ll take full responsibility and turn myself in.”

Corrine, who had been silent, finally lifted her gaze. She studied the assistant for a moment before speaking.

“I hope you keep your word.”

Leah let out a quiet breath of relief. The assistant caught the flicker of expression on her face and quickly nodded.

“Yes, Miss Holland. I swear I will.”

We won’t disturb you further,” Leah

lowered her eyes again, as if she hadn’t

smile faded, but before she could react, Andromache scoffed, saying, “Let’s go.” She strode out, Leah and the assistant trailing behind, and the oppressive weight in the room finally

chuckled, shaking

???????

like Andromache’s licking her wounds. She’ll probably go cry

Zack smirked.

always been this way? We should be used

jokes. A crease formed between

protected her today, and while that filled her with warmth, she didn’t want it

reached for her hand

“Grandma will understand.”

trailed behind Andromache, hesitating more than once before finally mustering the courage

letting

around so fast that Leah nearly stumbled

what? Haven’t you learned enough from today’s