The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

Chapter 973:

Sonia’s rapid-fire questions left Leah unable to say a single word.

As Leah thought back on all the times Corrine had humiliated her—and how the Burgess family was now on the verge of collapse—she couldn’t shake the feeling…

That everything led to one harsh reality. Corrine really was part of the Ford family, the richest family in all of Lyhaton.

But if Corrine truly was Carl’s granddaughter, how could the Holland family in Pinetree City stay in the dark for so long?

Noticing that Leah’s tough stance had started to crumble, Sonia didn’t waste the chance to push further. “I get that you’re angry. But why throw away your future over something you could fix with a simple apology? If you end up behind bars, what do you think the Ashton family will do? They’ll cut you off in a heartbeat to save their own skin.”

Hearing that, Leah’s brow knitted into a tight frown. She bit down on her lip, clearly torn between pride and fear.

room grew heavy, neither

respectful voice

open, followed by the steady sound

and Sonia turned toward the door, spotting two people standing just outside. Both of their expressions shifted ever so slightly. Corrine stepped inside wearing a crisp white suit jacket with flowing wide-legged pants. The outfit gave her a polished, effortless grace. Her phone rested in one hand as she scrolled through

there was something about the way they stood together. Their energy balanced each other out, giving off

eyes landed on Corrine, a wave of bitter hatred flared up in her chest. She barely

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her palms. Her gaze locked on Corrine,

across her face as

said, glancing at her phone screen without looking

smug way Corrine carried herself any longer. She blurted out, “Who do

Sonia snapped, her voice sharp and