The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

Chapter 836:

The soft strains of elegant music resumed, attempting to restore the mood. Corrine and Nate turned, preparing to step off the dance floor.

“Don’t touch me!” A sharp, furious voice rang out behind them.

Danna stood seething, her glare burning into the staff members surrounding her. “This is a haute couture gown from Redamancg, designed by the elusive Corry. It is one of a kind in the world, and now it is ruined! Who is going to compensate me?”

The staff hesitated, looking troubled, as her tirade continued.

At that moment, a woman in uniform stepped forward, her tone composed yet firm. “Miss Becker, we apologize for the inconvenience caused by our mistake. However, judging by the way the fabric has torn, I do not believe this was an accident—it appears to have been intentional.”

Danna’s eyes narrowed, fury flashing within them. “What do you mean it was not an accident but intentional?” Her voice rose, cutting through the air like a blade. “Are you suggesting that I deliberately tore my own dress?”

calm, her expression neutral. “Not at all. Perhaps the issue lies with the fit. Your figure

sharp crack echoed through the

woman’s cheek in a vicious slap. “You wretch! Who do you think you are to pass judgment

sent the woman

against her stinging cheek as she lifted her gaze—cold and

a voice, cool and measured, sliced through the tension. “My staff

her anger momentarily shadowed by surprise. Corrine approached

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her gaze flicking briefly over the reddened cheek before addressing her.

through the woman’s eyes. “Thank you, Miss Holland.” With one final glare in Danna’s direction, she turned on

tilting her chin upward with defiance. “Corrine, you arrived just in time.

shift in expression. “Naturally, I will compensate

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