The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

Chapter 1246:

“Really? So when you set up a private meeting for my uncle and then took bribes on his behalf after he left, that was just a coincidence?” Corrine asked, her voice light but her words sharp.

Each word landed like a blow, and Barry’s heart sank. He felt a cold shiver run down his spine, leaving him pale and uneasy.

His hands, resting on his knees, turned into tight fists. His throat felt dry and tight. “How did you find out…” he asked, his voice barely above a whisper.

Corrine watched him, calm and unbothered. She rested her fingers on her temple and looked at him with clear disdain, as if he were beneath her. “I have my ways. But have you thought about what could happen if you cross the Ford family?”

Her tone was emotionless, but there was a sharp coldness in her words. “Maybe that person didn’t bother to warn you about the consequences when you decided to target the Ford family.”

Barry’s eyes shot up, and he was caught off guard by the intensity of Corrine’s stare.

see every hidden truth about him. It left him speechless, as though

like forever, he finally stammered, “Miss Holland, why would you assume I framed Mr. Ford? You must know that he’s held a high position for years. His so-called friends and trusted people are mostly just loyal on the surface. And really, do you think an anonymous accusation letter could bring him down? As his assistant, I know we rise or fall together. If something happens to him,

sense. It was well-reasoned

Corrine didn’t seem moved

Lɒtєst ϲh𝒶ptєrs ιn g𝓪lnovеℓ𝓈.𝗰𝗼𝗺

bright smile played on her red lips. Yet, the coldness in her eyes made an unsettling chill creep over anyone

said, “What kind of deal did they offer you that kept you

dropped his gaze, trying

with Jules out of the picture, dealing with a woman

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Whether you believe me or not is up to you,” Barry said, his voice