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.

poured into supporting Bruce, often at the expense of

Corrine's departure, Karina couldn't help but wonder how long the once-thriving Ashton family could sustain itself before the cracks began to show. As if on cue, Karina's phone buzzed, the caller ID flashing a name that made her

moment's hesitation, she declined the call. the action

the other end of the line, Bruce's

expression darkened further, the tension radiating

of directors, ever eager to assign blame, had begun speculating that Bruce had somehow offended the

as Bruce replayed recent events in his mind, he couldn't recall any interaction with the Brooks family, let

the hospital bed, Leah watched Bruce with quiet apprehension. His cold demeanor sent shivers down her spine, but she finally mustered the courage to ask,

enough to end the conversation before it

down her cheeks in silent, steady streams, like a string of pearls

at him, and he moved closer, gently

her fragile frame trembling as her hand rested lightly against his chest. "I can only watch

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

right now, she'd know

nerve. A

It was

the world refused to let him forget that without Corrine, he

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