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.

rose to her feet with a polite smile. “Excuse me for a moment. I need to

“I’ll join you, Mrs. Ashton.” Her voice was warm and knowing, and she scooped up

it up. “Mrs. Ashton, let

but only for show. “Oh, I wouldn’t want

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

grazed the cool stones. Her reflection revealed more than just the gleaming necklace—there was a glow in her eyes, a rekindled

immediately thought of you, Mrs. Ashton,”

lit up with radiant joy, like the sun breaking through

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the closeness between them resembled that of a

I was only thinking 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 Andromache, who knows how many people are waiting to trip you up? Keeping a low