The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

Chapter 1260:

“No!” Barry shot down Corrine’s offer without hesitation. “If they want me dead, nothing can stop them!”

These people held immense power. His life meant nothing to them.

“If you stay silent, I might just finish you off myself.” Corrine smiled, her tone almost playful. “I’ll have plenty of ways to make you talk. What you went through last night? That was barely a taste.”

Threat or warning, it didn’t matter. The words yanked him back to the horrors of the previous night. His body tensed. His fists clenched. His wary eyes never left Corrine.

She leaned back, resting her head on one hand. The other drummed lightly against the chair’s armrest.

Each tap landed in sync with his racing heartbeat, wearing away his composure.

darkened. “This time, the one pulling the strings—isn’t it Claude Lowell, the deputy

months earlier, Claude had unexpectedly stepped into the role of deputy director. In no time, he showcased impressive skills, toppling corrupt officials and dealing with bribery cases.

Red Flame’s intelligence team couldn’t

have been dragged into it. Barry stared at

team, yet to his shock, they couldn’t escape

ever slipped under her

out more

into a faint smile. “I’m curious, what did they offer

might protect him. He

not have done her homework properly, or she wouldn’t be wasting her time negotiating

that moment, Corrine’s phone

at Barry, she added, “I heard the Perez family is working on restoring the family burial site. Since you left, your parents’ remains have been left without a proper grave. Now that you’ve made something of yourself, they want to