The Jilted Heiress' Return to the High Life - Chapter 371

Chapter 371:

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“Don’t think you can intimidate me with such talk! I’m not scared that easily!”

What did it matter if she did cater to the elite and dismiss the less fortunate? Why would she risk upsetting powerful families like the Ashtons and the Burgesses just to please someone insignificant? Moreover, if she kept boosting the brand’s profits, why would they even consider firing her? Not only was her position secure, but she was also likely in line for a substantial bonus this month.

Standing nearby, Rita asked confidently, “Corrine, why not set your bid? If you can’t afford it, just admit defeat and beg us instead.” The thought of Corrine on her knees, begging for mercy, thrilled Rita immensely.

She was eager to see Corrine humiliated when the moment arrived.

A shadow fell over Corrine’s eyes, her face growing colder.

“Twelve million!” she said firmly.

“Are you prepared to keep up?”

Her voice was sharp and penetrating, instantly freezing the atmosphere around them. Silence enveloped everyone for a brief moment.

Rita responded with a mocking tone after a tense silence, “Really, Corrine, twelve million? It’s doubtful you’ve ever handled that much money.”

Rita’s taunt echoed through the room, snapping the onlookers back to attention. Earlier, Leah had hinted that Corrine was funded by a wealthy benefactor. Who would be generous enough to hand her twelve million just for indulgence? With a raised eyebrow, Corrine offered no reply.

Nervousness gripped Leah, and she tightened her fists as anxiety surged within her. Nevertheless, she managed to keep her expression gentle, offering a polite smile.

“Please consider this carefully, Miss Holland. Twelve million isn’t a trivial amount. It’s not worth it for a mere outfit.”

Her voice was soft, suggesting genuine concern for Corrine’s situation. However, a closer inspection revealed that Leah’s true intent was to persuade Corrine to reconsider.

With a scoff, Julia chimed in, “Well, you’ve already put forth the offer. Why not settle it with your card?”

Julia found Corrine’s pretentious demeanor unbearable, especially since she wasn’t as wealthy as she pretended, yet she looked down on everyone.

R𝓮𝓪𝓭 𝒇𝓾𝓁𝓁 𝒄𝒉𝓪𝓹𝓉𝓮𝓇𝓈 𝓪𝓽 g𝓪𝗅𝗇ovє𝗅𝓈.ℂ𝗈𝗺

“May I have a word with your mall manager before we close the bill?” Corrine asked.

The calm in her voice hid a subtle threat, sending a wave of unease through Julia.

Julia’s face quickly showed her disbelief. She believed Corrine was attempting to intimidate her at the last moment.

“People like you aren’t worth our manager’s time,” Julia retorted with scorn, eyeing Corrine dismissively.

“Even if he did come, what would change?”

Without a word, Corrine offered a chilling smile. She then took out her phone and dialed a number.

As Corrine began to walk away, Rita thought she was fleeing and moved to intercept her.

“Where do you think you’re going, Corrine? This bet isn’t settled.”

“Send your team down to the sixth floor now,” Corrine instructed into the phone before ending the call.

Corrine lifted her head, her gaze cold and distant. She gave Rita a quick glance before locking eyes with Julia. Stepping toward the cashier, she pulled a card from her purse and said, “Charge it to this.”

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