The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

Chapter 1041:

“Yes,” Mandy answered, her eyes laced with vigilance as she scanned the surroundings. The dimming lights made Corrine’s face more visible.

A cold shiver ran down Mandy’s spine. “Miss Holland, the wind is getting stronger. We should head back.”

Corrine nodded.

But before she could take a step, a bullet sliced through the air, aimed directly at her head.

Corrine’s cheek burned with pain.

She lifted a hand and brushed her fingers over her skin. When she felt something wet, her eyes darkened, a sharp glint flickering in them. She rubbed her fingertips together. Warm, fresh blood smeared across them.

downward. She took in the broken flowerpot and the bullet buried deep in the edge of

from the impact, sprawling like a spider’s web—a stark reminder

stayed on course, it wouldn’t have been the flowerpot shattering—it would have been

for a brief moment, contempt flickered

scoffed inwardly. Corrine was nothing but a pampered rich lady. She’d probably never faced real danger in her life. If things got any bloodier, she’d likely pass out right where she

another second, she surged forward, grabbing Corrine’s arm and focusing on the task at hand. “Miss Holland, I’ll cover you. We need to go. Now.” Protecting Corrine

their enemies to strike so

between Corrine and

releases are

bullet hit the ground,

Corrine froze in place.

relayed the situation to Saul and the team through