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.”

pondered for a moment and asked, “If there was willingness, why did

her eyes thoughtful. “Perhaps she realized she wasn’t

his playboy lifestyle, was never one to settle

conservative family, she found it unacceptable to be just

saw it as both an act of revenge against Bryant

her were a constant threat. By

it turns out she had

into fiction with

strategic choices,” Corrine said, clinking her glass against Kinsley’s. “Despite being swayed by Bryant’s tempting offers initially, she made the right

the right decision at a crucial

then, Mandy knocked and entered. “Miss Holland, Emily would like to speak with you alone,” she

almost as if she