The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

The Betrayed Heiress' Return to Elegance 6

Chapter 6 Unwelcome

Shadow

When Corrine fell for Bruce, a man from the wrong side of the tracks, the prestigious Ford family-Corrine's mother's family-vehemently opposed their relationship. Yet Corrine, with her characteristic stubbornness, remained unmoved by their objections. Driven by what she believed to be true love, she severed ties with the Ford family, concealed her identity as Carl Ford's granddaughter, and immersed herself in the complicated world of the Ashton family.

Carl's fury erupted upon discovering her actions. In a calculated move to reclaim his granddaughter, he immediately froze her bank accounts, cutting off her financial lifeline.

The stalemate persisted for three long years.

Throughout this period, the Ford family waited patiently, harboring hope that Corrine would eventually see reason. Now, the news of Bruce's abandonment had struck them like a thunderbolt.

The very notion that someone would dare to reject Carl's granddaughter was inconceivable.

The Ashton family's audacity knew no bounds.

boiled with indignation. The Ashton

gazed at her uncle with tranquil eyes. "Haven't you already made arrangements

and the company's demands weigh heavily on him. Neither your uncle Waldo nor I harbor any interest in succession-you're our

with affection. "Of course, should you have different aspirations, share them with me. You'll

penetrated the emotional fortress Corrine had built

home, her pursuit of an unworthy man, her abandonment of those who truly cherished her. Self-reproach washed over her like

the moisture gathering in her eyes,

only sister's daughter. Of course I will look after you." Jayden's gentle hand ruffled her

departure, Corrine ventured outside, drawn

Leah stood wrapped in a knitted

innate grace radiated. Her solitary figure beneath

but rather a bold,

She turned, her features instantly hardening at the sight of Leah, who wore a

been quite

glacial atmosphere descended as Corrine's eyes darkened. "Miss Burgess, you