LittleNovelChapter 769: Her heart skipped a beat. Was that... Corrine? What was she doing with Matthew and the others? An inexplicable unease stirred within her. Instinctively, she wanted to take a closer look. But by the tshe tried, all she saw was a retreating back—too far to confirm. Bruce, noticing her distraction, frowned. "What's wrong?" He followed her gaze but saw nothing unusual.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtLeah snapped back to reality, forcing a stiff smile. "Nothing. Let's go inside." Bruce nodded, unconcerned. "Alright." Yet, even as she stepped forward, a nagging unease settled in Leah's chest. She didn't know why, but something about Corrine's presence unsettled her.
Still, today was not the tfor distractions. They had an important meeting with Bruce's parents—discussions about wedding plans that needed her full attention. Taking a deep breath, she pushed aside her thoughts and forced herself to focus. For now.
The moment Leah stepped into the private dining room, she approached Tracy with a warm, radiant smile. “Mrs. Ashton, I picked out something special for you on my way here, which caused a slight delay. I hope you don't mind." With a graceful motion, she opened the jewelry box in her hand, revealing a stunning necklace—a delicate masterpiece of rubies and diamonds, set against icy jade.
The jade was as clear as spring water, its smooth surface catching the light, creating a luster that enhanced the fiery brilliance of the rubies. A blend of elegance and opulence, it was a piece that exuded understated luxury.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmTracy had once admired this very necklace during a shopping trip. She remembered lingering her finger over the display, but with the Ashton family's business facing turbulent times, she had reluctantly walked away. She never imagined Leah would go out of her way to buy it for her. It was a dazzling surprise! Though Tracy's eyes sparkled with genuine joy, she remained poised in the presence of the Burgess family, only allowing a graceful nod and a soft, “Thank you." "It's nothing, really." Leah's voice remained sweet and gentle. "I've caused quite a bit of trouble lately, and you've been caught in the middle. I feel genuinely guilty..."
Tracy let out a sigh, shaking her head. "You used to be a public figure. Now that you've stepped back, you might not realize How much attention still lingers. Small missteps can quickly beceveryone's gossip. Take this as a lesson; think twice before you speak or act, and save yourself from unnecessary trouble."
Leah had intended to use this moment to ingratiate herself with Tracy, but instead, she she found herself on the receiving end of a lecture. She nodded and dipped her head in a show of humility, but beneath her lowered lashes, a cold glint of disdain surfaced.
Sonia sat nearby, and her expression tensed. A slow flush of humiliation crept up her neck.
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