The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

The Betrayed Heiress' Return to Elegance 19

Chapter 19 Couldn't Live In

The Shadow Of A Woman

The message had barely been sent when Nate's reply landed almost instantly. "See you in twenty minutes"

Corrine stared at the screen, momentarily caught off guard. Had he been waiting for her message all along? The thought-lingered, unsettling and yet oddly difficult to dismiss.

Karina, ever perceptive, noticed the flicker of distraction on Corrine's face and decided to probe. "What's your plan for dealing with the Ashton family?" she asked casually.

"I'm quitting." Corrine replied, her voice firm, her resolve unshakable.

The Ashton family no longer held anything worth her loyalty or attachment.

If she was going to sever ties, she'd do it cleanly-no hesitation, no lingering traces. That was her way.

Karina exhaled quietly, relief softening her expression.

She had been silently bracing herself for the possibility that Corrine might waver at the last moment.

supporting Bruce, often at the expense of her own well- being.

to show. As if on cue, Karina's phone

she had underestimated his persistence. Without a moment's hesitation, she

of the line, Bruce's jaw

the tension radiating

of their investment had already shaken the company to its core. The board of directors, ever eager to assign blame, had begun speculating that Bruce had somehow offended the

in his mind, he couldn't recall any interaction

watched Bruce with quiet apprehension. His cold demeanor sent shivers down

curtly, his tone sharp enough to end the conversation before it

spilling down her cheeks in silent, steady streams,

closer, gently

his arms, her fragile frame trembling as her hand rested lightly against his chest. "I can only watch as you face these problems alone,

help. Sometimes... I really envy Corrine. She's so smart, so

side right now,

nerve. A wave of irritation surged through Bruce, sharp

It was

him forget that without Corrine, he was struggling to keep