The Jilted Heiress' Return to the High Life - Chapter 136

Chapter 136:

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“Someone familiar to me?”

“You might recall Jolene Sampson.”

He wasn’t surprised to hear the name. A subtle smile lit up Waldo’s eyes as he murmured, “Oh, Jolene, of course.” Unaware of Waldo’s intrigued look, Corrine added, “I could use some help securing an apartment near work.”

“Securing a place isn’t too tough. There’s a vacant one I own close by. I’ll arrange for the keys to be sent to you.”

Their conversation wrapped up quickly, and Waldo excused himself to leave.

The long-awaited celebration of Farris’ 80th birthday finally arrived after a hectic week. Corrine made a detour to Timeless Treasures—a renowned antique shop in Lyhaton—on her way to Farris’ home.

Upon her arrival at the store, a clerk promptly greeted her. With an air of familiarity, she browsed through the aisles, picked out a pen holder, and had it wrapped for the occasion.

Leaving the store, Corrine made her way directly to Farris’ home.

Farris’ 80th birthday was a grand affair, especially with the Ashton family now being the new elite of the city, attracting many eager to curry favor. To avoid any potential complications, Corrine opted to enter through a side door, quietly making her way into Farris’ quarters.

There, the Ashton family was leisurely enjoying their coffee and conversing. Their conversation halted abruptly, faces marked by surprise, as they noticed Corrine stepping into the room.

Dressed in a burgundy velvet suit paired with a black lace camisole, Corrine projected both professional prowess and a subtle allure. Her hair, twisted casually into a bun with wisps playfully framing her face, lent an air of relaxed elegance.

With each step, Corrine exuded a sense of innate pride and purpose. Her every action resonated with a powerful presence, an aura that seemed to be an intrinsic part of her, cultivated over time—a demeanor of controlling everything effortlessly.

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Leah found Corrine’s self-assurance intolerable, as if nothing in the world was worthy of her attention. She wondered how Corrine, a woman of modest beginnings, could display such audacity before her.

Quickly masking her disdain, Leah said with a forced smile, “It’s been too long, Corrine.”

Corrine gave her a blank stare and said coldly, “Still making the same old mistakes, I see.”

Looking down, Leah’s eyes shimmered with unshed tears.

“Is there no room for forgiveness, Corrine?”

As Leah reached out, Corrine smoothly sidestepped her grasp, continuing her walk toward Farris’ room.

Seeing this, Rita bristled with anger.

“Corrine, can’t you see? How can you just walk by the elders without a word?”

With a cold smirk, Corrine’s eyes swept the room, sending a chill down everyone’s spine.

“Respect is earned by those who genuinely nurture others. Are any of you here truly worthy?”

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