The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

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Chapter 736: Bruce nodded, accepting her words without hesitation.

Leah hesitated only a moment before reaching for his hand, her eyes softening into an expression she knew he could never resist. Her voice dropped into a gentle plea. “Bruce, could you doa favor?" She understood her strengths well-the subtle shifts in expression, the precise tilt of her gaze, the carefully measured tone that could make the man before her believe every word she uttered and yield to her will.

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Something in Bruce's chest tightened. The warmth in her gaze made his mind foggy, logic slipping under the weight of emotions he barely acknowledged. "What is it?" Her lips curved into a delicate smile. "Could you go to the hospital and pick someone up for me?" "Of course." The moment Bruce left, Leah exhaled quietly, relief washing over her.

She had successfully bought herself stime.

Now, all her hopes rested on Luna's mother.

But just as that thought settled, a commotion erupted at the entrance. Leah's head snapped up. Standing in the doorway, flanked by two uniformed officers, was Luna.

Panic flared in Sonia's eyes as she rushed to Leah's side, gripping her hand tightly. "Leah, what is going on? Weren't we supposed to be clearing up the online rumors at the press conference? How did things turn into this?" Just last night, Leah had assured her mother that everything was under control. Yet now, the situation was rapidly spiraling out of her grasp. Nothing had gone according to plan, and the unexpected turn of events left her utterly adrift.

Her expression stiffened as the officers stepped forward.

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"Miss Burgess," one of them said, his voice calm yet firm. "Based on a suspect's testimony, we have reason to believe you are involved in an intentional injury case. We need you to cooperate with our investigation." "Alright." Leah inhaled sharply, her gaze sweeping over the gathering crowd of reporters, their cameras flashing like hungry vultures scenting blood. She forced a composed smile and nodded. "Since it is just a routine inquiry, why not continue this conversation in my office?" Before the officers could respond, Luna's voice cut through the tension like a blade. “Why not discuss it right here?" she suggested, her tone dripping with feigned innocence. "That way, we can avoid any unnecessary speculation." "Miss Burgess, did you not claim that Corrine's fall had nothing to do with you? Then why are you trying to hide? Is there something you dare not say?" one reporter asked.

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"Given Emily's earlier statement and Leah's behavior grnow. Kam beginning to question her initial claims."

The press conference buzzed with skepticism, the reporters' voiceş overlapping in a relentlessinterrogation. The weight of their accusations pressed in, thick and suffocating.

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