The Jilted Heiress' Return to the High Life - Chapter 211

Chapter 211:

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Now, with the Ashton family celebrated as the top new socialites in Lyhaton, the guests preferred to keep their thoughts private.

“It’s been forever since I heard that name.”

“Right, she seemed to disappear after her split from Bruce.”

“People ought to be grateful. Without Bruce’s intervention, who knows what her fate would have been? Yet, despite his acceptance of her background, she scorned him. After tasting a finer life, she seemed to forget her roots.”

Though the remark of the last person was likely unintended, its implications resonated deeply. Tracy perceived it as a subtle slight against her family, as if to mock them.

The mood at the card table grew tense, and Tracy’s interest in the game waned. After completing the hand, she quickly found a reason to dismiss her guests.

“Did I make it clear that Corrine’s name should not be mentioned in front of other people? Do you think my words carry no weight?” Tracy fixed a stern look on Rita, irritation evident in her tone.

She had anticipated that Corrine’s exit from their lives would finally allow her to emerge with dignity, yet she remained dissatisfied. The shadow of Corrine’s reputation stubbornly lingered over the Ashton family, seemingly impossible to escape.

“But this situation is unlike any other!” Rita interjected, her eyes twinkling with mischief.

“She’s been implicated in illegal activities. It’s unlikely she’ll recover easily from this.”

The memory of Corrine slapping her at the hospital still stung Rita, who also resented the isolation at home imposed because of her. Her disdain for Corrine had deepened over time, and she relished cursing her daily. With Corrine now facing public scandal, Rita’s sense of delight was evident.

“Caught in illegal activities?” Tracy’s interest was immediately captured. A wicked grin spread across her face as she scrolled through the ruthless comments on her phone. Her amusement only grew.

“At the end of the day, she’s just a rough country girl. Does she really think owning Timeless Treasures lets her do whatever she wants? Now, she’s been caught red-handed!” Tracy was eager to see how Corrine could possibly maintain her pride after this.

“What did you just say?” The voice of Farris cut through the conversation abruptly.

gⲁ𝗅𝗇𝗈ν𝖊𝗅𝘀.𝗰𝗈𝗺 – 𝗟𝗲𝗚𝗜𝗧 𝗘𝗗𝗜𝗧

Tracy’s eyes flickered with a cunning glint.

“It’s nothing significant.” Even though Farris was advanced in years and generally uninterested in the buzz of social media, he picked up on the sarcasm in Tracy’s voice.

“What has happened to Corrine?” He directed his questioning look toward Rita, seated comfortably yet maintaining an air of defiance.

“Corrine has been arrested by the police on charges of illegal transactions,” Rita responded sharply, still bitter about Farris hitting her with his cane.

“Grandfather, you should be cautious. The pen holder she’s given to you might be proceeds from her illicit activities!”

“What were the illegal activities involved?” Farris questioned, his brow furrowed in confusion.

With a smirk, Rita replied, “You’re out of the loop? She was arrested with a gang involved in fraud. It’s all over the media now, and there’s significant public interest. It seems unlikely she’ll ever recover from this scandal. At least she won’t have to be alone in Lyhaton; she’ll have her cellmates.”

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