The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

Chapter 822:

Meanwhile, the mastermind of their misery sat back, plucking a grape from her fruit platter, utterly unbothered.

Leah’s nails dug deeper into her palm. She would not forget this.

In the rounds that followed, both Leah and Bruce treaded carefully. No more impulsive bids. No more competing against Corrine. They refused to fall into her trap a second time.

Corrine seized the opportunity, effortlessly claiming the items she desired.

“Happy now?” Nate murmured beside her, watching the satisfaction flicker in her eyes.

Corrine’s lips curled into a slow smile. “It is much more enjoyable without someone stirring trouble.”

lazy contentment of a cat basking in the afternoon

through the room. “The final item is rumored to be extraordinary,” someone whispered. “A set of priceless

everyone here has their eyes on

the top five spenders qualify to bid. With our current standing, the

little interest in the previous items. They were merely warm-ups, insignificant in comparison

front page, the perfect opportunity to showcase her engagement to Bruce. It would not only restore her reputation but also

not just a luxury—it was a

𝙁𝙞𝙧𝙨𝙩 𝙧𝙚𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙨𝙚 𝙖𝙩 𝙜Ʞ𝗅𝗇𝓸ν𝘦𝗅𝗌・𝗰𝗼𝗺

crowd, the long-awaited

exquisite pieces—a crown, earrings, necklace, bracelet, brooch, pendant, and

cut in distinctive shapes—teardrop, cushion,

a staggering fifteen carats, brought the total to seventy carats. Encased in a halo

deepest, most mysterious parts of the ocean. Nate turned to Corrine, studying her