The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

Chapter 770:

Her daughter, chastised so openly in front of her? The slight was undeniable. It felt like a slap to her face too.

Sensing the shift in the air, Corey chuckled, breaking the tension. “Daughters always dote on their parents, but mine seems to have a soft spot for someone else.”

Leah’s cheeks tinted a delicate rose as she gave him a bashful smile. “Dad, don’t say that,” she murmured, stamping her foot in playful protest before slipping to his side.

Her endearing reaction melted away the unease, prompting laughter to ripple through the room, dissolving the awkwardness.

Tracy’s gaze drifted back to the necklace, her fingers lightly grazing the edge of the box. The more she looked at it, the stronger the temptation grew. She longed to try it on immediately.

polite smile. “Excuse me for a moment. I need to visit the

Her voice was warm and knowing, and she

the restroom, Leah approached her and held it up. “Mrs. Ashton,

“Oh, I wouldn’t want to

wear it now?” Leah said smoothly, already fastening the clasp before Tracy could protest

revealed more than just the gleaming necklace—there was a glow in

necklace, I immediately thought of you, Mrs.

with radiant joy, like the sun breaking through

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arms entwined, the closeness between them resembled that

of your best interests,” Tracy’s tone was gentle, almost coaxing. “Fame isn’t all glitz and glamour—it draws scrutiny and gossip. Now that you’re so close to