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.

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

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

seemed that she had underestimated his persistence. Without a moment's hesitation, she declined the call.

line, Bruce's jaw tightened as

His expression darkened further, the tension radiating from him like

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

interaction with the

demeanor sent shivers down her spine, but she

curtly, his tone sharp enough to end the conversation before

cheeks in silent, steady streams, like a string of

as he saw her tears. A pang of guilt stabbed at him, and he moved closer, gently brushing her cheeks with his fingertips. "Why are you crying all of

fragile frame trembling as her hand rested lightly

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

side right now, she'd know exactly

struck a nerve. A wave of irritation surged through

It was

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

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