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.

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

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

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

Her eyes narrowed, and for a brief moment, contempt flickered across her

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

emotions. Without wasting 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 was

hadn’t expected their enemies to strike so boldly. Such recklessness meant one thing—they

grip, Mandy positioned herself between Corrine and the danger, steering her toward

releases are at

when a bullet hit the ground, so close it could’ve grazed

Corrine froze in place.

relayed the situation to