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.

often at the expense of her own well- being. The Ashton family's current success, a gleaming empire, stood as a testament to Corrine's

could sustain itself before the cracks began to show. As if on cue, Karina's phone buzzed, the caller ID flashing

persistence. Without a moment's hesitation, she declined the call. the

of the line, Bruce's jaw tightened as

the tension radiating from him like a gathering

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 influential family, and

mind, he couldn't recall any interaction

cold demeanor sent shivers down

he replied curtly, his tone sharp enough to end the conversation before

her cheeks in silent, steady streams, like a

tears. A pang of guilt stabbed at him, and he moved closer, gently brushing her cheeks with his fingertips.

hand rested lightly against his chest. "I can

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

side right now, she'd know exactly what to

name struck a nerve. A wave of

It was

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

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