NovelBookChapter 973: Sonia's rapid-fire questions left Leah unable to say a single word.
As Leah thought back on all the times Corrine had humiliated her-and how the Burgess family was now on the verge of collapse-she couldn't shake the feeling...
That everything led to one harsh reality. Corrine really was part of the Ford family, the richest family in all of Lyhaton.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtBut if Corrine truly was Carl's granddaughter, how could the Holland family in Pinetree City stay in the dark for so long? Noticing that Leah's tough stance had started to crumble, Sonia didn't waste the chance to push further. "I get that you're angry. But why throw away your future over something you could fix with a simple apology? If you end up behind bars, what do you think the Ashton family will do? They'll cut you off in a heartbeat to save their own skin." Hearing that, Leah's brow knitted into a tight frown. She bit down on her lip, clearly torn between pride and fear. The air in the room grew heavy, neither of them speaking.
"Miss Holland, Mr. Hopkins." A respectful voice cfrom the hallway, shattering the silence.
The door swung open, followed by the steady sound of footsteps approaching.
Leah and Sonia turned toward the door, spotting two people standing just outside. Both of their expressions shifted ever so slightly. Corrine stepped inside wearing a crisp white suit jacket with flowing wide-legged pants. The outfit gave her a polished, effortless grace. Her phone rested in one hand as she scrolled through messages, while her other hand stayed firmly in Nate's grasp.
Corrine looked small beside Nate's tall frame, but there was something about the way they stood together. Their energy balanced each other out, giving off an oddly natural sense of unity.
The instant Leah's eyes landed on Corrine, a wave of bitter hatred flared up in her chest. She barely managed to keep it from showing.
G☐☐☐☐☐☐☐☐hosts the latest But she forced herself to remember-she was the one who requested a meeting with Corrine. Losing her temper now would only make things worse.
Her fists curled tight, nails digging into her palms. Her gaze locked on Corrine, unwilling to look away. Sonia, for once, dropped her usual sharp attitude. A polite smile stretched across her face as she stepped forward. "Miss Holland, glad you could make it." "Five minutes," Corrine said, glancing at her phone screen without looking up.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmLeah couldn't stand the smug way Corrine carried herself any longer. She blurted out, "Who do you think you're trying to impress?" "Enough!" Sonia snapped, her voice sharp and cutting.
She strode over to Leah, grabbed her arm, and leaned in close to whisper, "What are you waiting for? Say you're sorry to Miss Holland."
Leah's mouth opened slightly, but no actual words cout. Her throat felt tight and her pride refused to let Γ her speak.
Noticing the uncomfortable silence settling over the room, Sonia quickly stepped in with a strained smilem "Miss Holland, we owe you a sincere apology for everything we did. It was reckless and wrong." She gave a small bow, and at the stime, tugged firmly at Leah's sleeve.
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