The Jilted Heiress' Return to the High Life - Chapter 374

Chapter 374:

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Fear and confusion flashed across Julia’s face as her eyes narrowed.

Corrine met her look, a chilling smile curling her lips as she regarded the distraught store manager.

“Considering your current predicament, do you believe you’ll retain your manager’s position?”

Stunned, Julia was frozen by Corrine’s piercing stare. She recalled Corrine’s earlier remark.

“Your habit of catering to the wealthy while ignoring those in need will cost you your managerial role by the end of today.”

Initially, Julia had dismissed the threat as mere intimidation. Now, the reality was crystal clear.

Her voice hoarse and barely audible, Julia tried to defend herself, saying, “Miss Holland, please understand, this was all a terrible oversight on my part. I failed to recognize your importance. The fault is entirely mine…”

“Think a simple admission of guilt will suffice for forgiveness?” Corrine cut in sharply, her lips twisting into a cold smirk.

“I’m neither generous nor patient enough to ignore such offenses. I’d rather even the score.”

“Please, Miss Holland, forgive me,” Julia pleaded as she knelt at Corrine’s feet, her voice breaking with sobs.

“I admit I failed to acknowledge your prominence. I’m willing to face any punishment, but please don’t dismiss me. My family depends entirely on my income—they have no one else. Without this job, we are left with nothing…”

Corrine watched Julia’s tearful apology with cold eyes, showing no sympathy.

“Everyone has to deal with the consequences of their actions. I gave you a chance earlier, but you didn’t value it.”

Julia’s misfortune stemmed from her desire to impress Leah and Rita. Her lack of principles and integrity had led her to this desperate moment. It was her own actions that had precipitated her ruin.

The representative of the brand was late arriving at the scene but immediately felt a sinking feeling as he took in Corrine’s commanding presence and the atmosphere of despair.

Darryl briefed him on the situation, prompting him to swear under his breath. Despite being severely scolded, Julia could only plead without resentment.

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“Please, sir, I was acting in our brand’s best interest…”

“Enough!” the representative of the brand exclaimed. His frustration was evident—without Julia’s mistake, he wouldn’t be dealing with this mess.

As he was still piecing together a response to calm Corrine, Ennis spoke coldly, “The conduct of your sales team is unacceptable and harms the reputation of our mall. Remove your merchandise and vacate our premises at once!”

The directive sent the representative and the store’s staff into a state of upheaval. Overcome with frustration and anger, the representative retorted, “This is a clear violation of our contract. I want a meeting with your CEO immediately.”

Corrine raised an eyebrow, and her lips curled into a smirk, radiating cool confidence.

“Around here, I set the rules.” Her expression remained unthreatening throughout. Even in moments of irritation, her brow only slightly creased, yet her presence was intimidating enough to command fear.

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