The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

Chapter 828:

Then, under the gleaming stage lights, Corrine’s red lips curved into a radiant smile. “I would like to extend a special thank you to Mr. Ashton of Ashton Group and Ms. Burgess of Burgess Group. Without your generous contributions, this auction would not have shattered past records. Your boundless generosity has propelled this event to its most successful year yet. Everyone, let us give a round of applause to Mr. Ashton and Ms. Burgess.”

Her applause rang out first, crisp and deliberate.

The crowd followed, and soon the entire venue resounded with a thunderous ovation.

Yet, for Bruce and Leah, the applause did not feel like appreciation. It felt like a thousand invisible hands slapping them across the face. No. This was not just a momentary misstep. From the very beginning, they had been ensnared in Corrine’s web.

Every bid they had placed, every extravagant sum they had spent—had only served to further her cause.

over Leah, seizing her body in

the pressure. Her eyes burned red with unshed tears, and her fists clenched so tightly that her nails split

the most skilled artistry

fate conspired against her, the camera zoomed in, capturing every trace

stiffened. Leah’s contorted expression—her bloodshot eyes gleaming with unbridled fury—was like that of a caged

of unease swept through those who witnessed it. Amidst the tension, Corrine’s lips curled into an even brighter smile. Her delicate brows arched with a silent challenge, her entire presence radiating effortless provocation. “Mr. Ashton and

𝙋𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙩 𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙘𝙠𝙨 𝙩𝙤: 𝗀𝖺𝗅𝗇𝗈ν𝖊𝗅𝘀⧸𝗰𝗼𝗺

Corrine. Their loathing was unmistakable. If looks could kill, she would have perished where

posing for the camera was

with fury. Yet, under the watchful eyes of the crowd, they had no choice. Forcing strained smiles, they fought