The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

Chapter 1391:

“Do you believe this is your living room? That you can bark orders whenever it suits you?” the officer sneered, lips twitching into a cold smirk.

“In a criminal investigation, I have the right to legal counsel,” she said calmly, her voice as composed as ever.

The room crackled with tension, neither side willing to back down.

Moments passed. Then Corrine broke the silence again. “I understand you are under pressure. But your superiors cannot expect you to break protocol.”

That made them pause. A flicker of confusion passed between the officers.

One raised an eyebrow. How could she know that this came from above?

Corrine leaned back slightly. “If you will not allow anyone to visit me, at least let me make a phone call.”

brief hesitation, one of the officers

her ear. “Begin,” she said, and then hung up without

Bryant, who had been monitoring the entire exchange, narrowed his eyes. He had no idea what Corrine was

phone, she sat quietly in the chair, toying with the

was a knock on

police officer stood to

his colleague, and they both began to clear the table. Once the items were removed,

eyes, a subtle, cold smile playing

legs, exuding calm and composure despite her

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opened again

entered, glanced at Corrine, and sat across from her.

responded, her eyes lifting slowly to meet his, her expression indifferent. “Throwing tantrums

“You clearly understand the situation,” he said. “It’s a pity you’re with Nate. Otherwise, I would