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.

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

director. In no time, he showcased impressive skills, toppling corrupt officials and dealing with bribery cases. In just half a

in mystery. Even Red Flame’s intelligence team couldn’t dig up much, despite their best

Jayden should never have been dragged

investigation team, yet to his shock,

was clear—nothing ever slipped under her

out more at

“I’m curious, what did they offer you to make you risk it

silence might protect him. He believed

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

that moment, Corrine’s phone

the investigation team.” Then, looking back 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 re-bury them. But if something happens to you, don’t you think they’ll disgrace