The Jilted Heiress' Return to the High Life - Chapter 227

Chapter 227:

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Jayden’s expression carried an intensity that seemed to search for answers in her face. Despite Carl’s repeated cautions about prying into her relationship with Nate, the questions burned behind his eyes.

Following a weighted pause, Jayden drew a steadying breath.

“Carl asked me to ensure you remember tomorrow’s Seymour family wedding. Your presence is expected.”

“I haven’t forgotten,” she replied.

When Jayden lingered, Corrine arched an inquiring eyebrow.

“Was there something else?”

Though his lips parted as if to speak, Jayden ultimately shook his head and departed without voicing his thoughts.

The Seymour family held an esteemed position as one of Lyhaton’s four major families, and their patriarch Quentin’s unshakeable bond with Carl had weathered countless storms. This connection made Corrine’s attendance at the wedding banquet not merely expected, but mandatory.

While Fatima’s wedding announcement had captured the city’s attention, befitting the Seymour family’s prominence, Corrine awoke to entirely different headlines.

The morning news blazed with reports of the Burgess family facing a governmental investigation into tax evasion, the authorities having launched their inquiry with decisive force.

At the dining table, Corrine observed the televised footage of Leah’s father being escorted away by officials, her expression betraying nothing but cool detachment.

The turn of events hardly surprised her; she had never intended to let Leah escape consequences, though she hadn’t needed to orchestrate them herself. The Ford family’s intervention meant she could now watch events unfold from a comfortable distance.

While Corrine maintained her composure, Karina practically bubbled with vindictive pleasure, her words tumbling out in an excited stream.

“Now this is what I call divine justice!” she declared, gesturing animatedly.

“Did Leah honestly believe her status as the Burgess heir made her untouchable? Everything they had was built on borrowed prestige, yet she still managed to engineer her own downfall. The sheer audacity!”

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Corrine’s lips curved into a subtle smile.

“She must have truly provoked you to inspire such passion.”

“Without question,” Karina confirmed without missing a beat.

Corrine noticed Karina clutching her wine glass while her eyes swept the room with focused intent.

“What has caught your attention?” she inquired, curiosity getting the better of her.

“Word has it there’s a distinguished guest from the Seymour family attending. Why else would Lyhaton’s wealthy ladies dress as though competing for attention?” Karina’s gaze settled on Corrine, her smile taking on a knowing edge.

“Though I wonder—are you deliberately understating your appearance to avoid the spotlight?”

“Or perhaps saving your best for someone special?” A telling flush colored Corrine’s cheeks.

“What ridiculous suggestions you make.”

The implication of saving her best for someone special struck uncomfortably close to home.

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