The Betrayed Heiress' Return to Elegance 14

Chapter 14 Withdrawal Of

Funds

Under Karina's gentle persistence, Corrine shared a brief account of her hospital encounter.

Mercifully, Karina's attention soon shifted to Bruce and Leah's situation. "Those two are absolutely revolting! In your place, I would have struck her across the face!"

A subtle frost crept into Corrine's gaze. "Perhaps this experience will teach her something valuable."

Though she harbored no desire to waste energy on Leah, Corrine remained prepared to deliver a firmer lesson should her previous warning fall on deaf ears. Mercy and excessive forgiveness had never been her defining traits.

Karina bobbed her head in agreement before declaring, “But Bruce won't escape consequences so easily!"

do you have in mind?" Corrine's

withdrawn my investment," Karina announced with casual indifference. "The Ashton family only received my funding because of you. Now that they've shown their

have consulted me first," Corrine admonished. "The Bayside project holds genuine promise. Sudden withdrawal means sacrificing tens of millions!

Corrine, feigning devastation. "Tens of millions! My heart aches! You'll have

compensate

another floor of the hospital, Bruce's expression had

project represented the Ashton Group's most significant recent venture,

company had supported.

fought relentlessly, attending countless meetings to

of funds struck like a

it

his assistant

ending the call, Bruce drew a steadying breath before returning to

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