The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

Chapter 974:

Corrine’s face stayed cold and unreadable, but the slight curve of her lips hinted at the faintest trace of mockery.

Leah’s jaw clenched so hard she could almost hear her teeth grinding together.noveldrama

Even though Leah hated every second of it, she knew she was backed into a corner. There was no way out except to lower her head to Corrine and Nate, praying they’d show her some mercy.

She understood exactly what kind of person Tracy was. If Leah got dragged into serious trouble, Tracy wouldn’t hesitate to force Bruce to cut ties with her for good.

After hesitating in silence for what felt like forever, Leah finally clenched her teeth and forced out, “I’m sorry!”

Corrine didn’t even blink, her expression as unreadable as ever. The lack of reaction made Sonia uneasy. Her smile grew stiff as she tried to smooth things over. “Miss Holland, we realize how serious this situation is. Thankfully, you weren’t physically hurt, but we know it must’ve been upsetting. If you’re willing to forgive us, we’re prepared to offer compensation.”

Her meaning was crystal clear—since Corrine was fine, and since they were admitting fault and offering compensation, surely Corrine could find it in herself to let this whole thing go. If Corrine insisted on dragging this out, wouldn’t that make her seem petty and vindictive?

“Now that the Burgess family’s assets are frozen and Burgess Group is hanging by a thread, what exactly do you plan to compensate me with?” Corrine’s voice was calm, her tone steady and slow.

From the very beginning, Corrine had no plans to let the Burgess family walk away unscathed.

Their properties at home were already seized, and even the assets they’d quietly stashed overseas had been tracked down and confiscated.

The entire Burgess family was left with nothing but empty hands.

𝖀𝖕𝖑𝖔𝖆𝖉𝖊𝖉 𝖋𝖗𝖔𝖒 𝖌⍺𝖑𝖓Ⲟ𝗏𝖊𝗅𝘀．𝖈𝗈𝗺

What could they possibly offer her now?

A pile of worthless promises?

The moment Corrine spoke, Sonia felt a knot tighten in her stomach.

Was Corrine really going to crush Leah completely?

“If saying sorry fixed everything, we wouldn’t need police, lawyers, or courts.” Corrine’s smile was flawless, the kind that drew you in but left a sting—beautiful, sharp, and dangerous like a rose covered in thorns. “I’ve said it before—I’m not the forgiving type. Anyone who crosses me pays the price.”

Leah’s expression stiffened, her head snapping up. “Are you really trying to push us to the edge?”

Corrine’s silence only made the fire in Leah’s chest burn hotter. “Corrine, don’t push your luck!” Leah spat, her voice rising. “I’ve already apologized! What more do you want? You didn’t even get hurt. Even if you drag me to court, there’s no guarantee you’ll get your way!”

Corrine arched an eyebrow, a faint smirk playing on her lips. “And what makes you so sure I won’t get my way?”

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