The Jilted Heiress' Return to the High Life - Chapter 479

Chapter 479:

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“Poor Rita of the Ashton family—her reputation lies in tatters. What respectable match will have her now?”

The crowd’s vitriol intensified, threatening to drown Corrine in their collective contempt.

She turned her attention to Leah, who stood wrapped in her cloak of righteousness, and allowed a sardonic smile to grace her lips.

“You speak with such conviction. Were you present to witness these events yourself?”

Leah faltered, her righteous façade cracking under the weight of the direct question.

Bruce observed Corrine’s apparent lack of remorse with mounting fury, his features hardening into an icy mask.

“Corrine, your actions are unconscionable! Do you truly wish to destroy Rita entirely? Even if she’s erred, where is your capacity for mercy? What satisfaction could you possibly derive from her ruination?”

“Her ruination serves me no purpose,” Corrine responded evenly.

“However, Rita’s current predicament is precisely what she has earned.”

Bruce’s jaw clenched, his voice laden with barely contained rage.

“Even now, you show no remorse! The police have arrived, the facts are evident. Surely you can’t still—”

A piercing screech from the corridor speakers cut through his words, causing everyone to instinctively shield their ears.

Lаτєѕτ chɒρτєrs ιn g𝓪l𝗇ovєls.𝒸𝑶𝓶

Then, Rita’s recorded voice filled the space.

“Corrine, are you feeling hot and uncomfortable now?”

Rita’s pupils dilated in horror at the sound of her own voice, her legs giving way beneath her as she crumpled to the floor.

The recording continued, each word like a hammer pounding against the fragile facade of innocence.

“That drink was spiked with a highly potent substance—every single drop is priceless. Once it touches your lips, even the most virtuous woman would be helplessly consumed by desire.”

“You… You drugged me?”

“That is right. And what can you do about it? I was exceptionally careful. I added five whole drops—five! And you drank every last bit. How foolish can you be?

You basked in the limelight tonight, stealing all the attention. But come morning, when the world sees you tangled in a disgraceful scandal with strangers, let us see how brightly you shine then! Let us see if Nate will still want a woman who has been passed around like a cheap souvenir.

Corrine, there is no escaping tonight. Consider it a favor from our former friendship—I arranged for some very experienced men to ensure your humiliation is unforgettable.”

“Rita, do you realize what you are doing is a crime?”

“A crime? Who is going to prove it? Let me enlighten you—tonight, the surveillance system is conveniently undergoing maintenance. No cameras, no witnesses. Just you and me. Even if you cry foul later, who would believe just your words?

Gentlemen… let the spectacle begin.”

The recording ended.

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