The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

Chapter 774:

If Corrine had no one propping her up, where did she get the audacity to challenge her, to manipulate events so precisely, even going as far as convincing Luna to retract her statement—dragging Leah’s name through the mud?

“She’s just flaunting her limited success, growing more insufferable by the day,” Tracy murmured, her voice laced with quiet derision.

Hearing that, Leah softened her tone, feigning thoughtfulness. “In a way, Corrine’s hostility toward me is understandable. If I hadn’t entered the picture when I did, she might have married Bruce by now. It’s only natural that she resents me.”

Tracy was quick to refute this. “Nonsense! For three years, she clung to the Ashton family, using the company’s future as a bargaining chip to pressure Bruce into marriage. Thank goodness he saw sense and left her at the wedding.”

She patted Leah’s hand in reassurance. “Believe me, I know Bruce. He never truly cared for Corrine.”

Leah nodded gently. “Understood, Mrs. Ashton.”

and returned to the private room. As they stepped inside, they

Millard’s voice

light yet measured. “My stomach was a bit unsettled.” Then, turning toward

brow furrowed with concern. “What happened? Did you eat something

Leah answered vaguely, brushing off the concern as she subtly steered the conversation elsewhere. Her eyes swept across the room, quickly noticing an empty seat. “Where’s Bruce?” she asked,

a call,” Millard said. “He should

the thought of the exclusive VIP room Corrine was in gnawed at her. She couldn’t shake the image of Corrine surrounded by a group of

always so lucky? Why did success seem

churned in Leah’s stomach, robbing her of her

here!” a familiar voice called out behind

brow furrowed slightly, but she didn’t stop. She didn’t even glance