The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

Chapter 1394:

Just as everyone outside the one-way glass tried to make sense of the bizarre scene, Richard’s voice rang out again. “Miss Holland, I owe you a sincere apology. Today’s incident was nothing but a misunderstanding. My men… they tend to be heavy-handed, quick to jump the gun. I hope you can be the bigger person and not hold it against them.”

Corrine lifted her cuffed wrists, the metal catching the light as she gave them a light shake.

“Mr. Clark, do you think I’m in any position to hold a grudge?”

Richard flinched. Her words carried a quiet sting. Whether it was her tone or the weight behind her words, perspiration bloomed across his brow. He fumbled for a handkerchief, wiping his forehead hastily.

“Please don’t say that,” he stammered. “This was our failure, entirely. If a simple misunderstanding like this were to jeopardize border security, the consequences would be… unimaginable.”

Corrine’s gaze sharpened at that. She toyed absently with the cuffs.

“Then, am I free to go?”

her out before her mood shifted. “On the way here, I

quickly to unlock the handcuffs, careful not to meet her eyes too

walked out, head held high, under the stunned gaze

up beside

her go just like

is where

Leroy a look filled with

be grateful we even have the chance to let her walk out

woman. She couldn’t hurt

him a withering stare before

Of course! She

member of the Red Flame

were deadly. Their very existence kept