The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

Chapter 974:

Corrine’s face stayed cold and unreadable, but the slight curve of her lips hinted at the faintest trace of mockery.

Leah’s jaw clenched so hard she could almost hear her teeth grinding together.

Even though Leah hated every second of it, she knew she was backed into a corner. There was no way out except to lower her head to Corrine and Nate, praying they’d show her some mercy.

She understood exactly what kind of person Tracy was. If Leah got dragged into serious trouble, Tracy wouldn’t hesitate to force Bruce to cut ties with her for good.

After hesitating in silence for what felt like forever, Leah finally clenched her teeth and forced out, “I’m sorry!”

Corrine didn’t even blink, her expression as unreadable as ever. The lack of reaction made Sonia uneasy. Her smile grew stiff as she tried to smooth things over. “Miss Holland, we realize how serious this situation is. Thankfully, you weren’t physically hurt, but we know it must’ve been upsetting. If you’re willing to forgive us, we’re prepared to offer compensation.”

clear—since Corrine was fine, and since they were admitting fault and offering compensation, surely Corrine could find it in herself to let this whole thing go. If Corrine insisted on dragging this out, wouldn’t that make her seem petty and

hanging by a thread, what exactly do you plan to compensate

had no plans to let the Burgess family walk away

already seized, and even the assets they’d quietly stashed overseas had been tracked

was left

𝖀𝖕𝖑𝖔𝖆𝖉𝖊𝖉 𝖋𝖗𝖔𝖒 𝖌⍺𝖑𝖓Ⲟ𝗏𝖊𝗅𝘀．𝖈𝗈𝗺

they possibly offer her

pile of worthless

felt a knot tighten

going to

smile was flawless, the kind that drew you in but left a sting—beautiful, sharp, and dangerous