The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

Chapter 1402:

With no viable options left, Bryant was forced to comply with the investigation.

The summit had been tumultuous, yet it concluded successfully.

“Honestly, I didn’t expect Emily to go so far. She seems quite loyal to you,” Kinsley remarked as she handed a cocktail to Corrine.

Corrine’s enigmatic smile deepened as she accepted the glass, prompting Kinsley’s curiosity. “What’s with that expression? Am I wrong?” Kinsley asked.

Corrine raised an eyebrow. “I just happened to guess right,” she responded nonchalantly.

“What do you mean?” Kinsley, puzzled, pressed on.

“Initially, Emily was charmed by Nolan,” Corrine said, setting down her glass and resting her chin on her hand. “With his looks and family background, it’s no wonder. The so-called coercion probably included some willingness on her part. If she truly disliked him, she could have rejected his plans outright, denying him any opportunity.”

asked, “If there was willingness, why did she

her eyes thoughtful. “Perhaps she realized she

was never one to settle

she found it unacceptable to be just another fling in

purely out of loyalty; she saw it as both an act of revenge

held over her were a constant threat. By

thought she was simply kind-hearted, but it turns

fiction

against Kinsley’s. “Despite being swayed by Bryant’s tempting offers initially, she

guided her to the

Emily would like to speak

showed no surprise, almost as if she