The Betrayed Heiress' Return to Elegance 20

Chapter 20 Did You Come Here Just To Blame Me

While engrossed in their conversation, Corrine and Karina stopped abruptly upon spotting Bruce and Leah at

the door.

Corrine's warm smile instantly disappeared, replaced by a cold stare. "Leave now!" she commanded.

Leah's response was subtle, her lips trembling slightly as she clutched Bruce's hand tighter, her face clouding

over.

Bruce sensed the chill from Corrine, his brow creasing. He soothed Leah's hand with a gentle touch.

Corrine felt a sharp ache in her heart at the show of affection, as though it had taken her breath away.

Such warmth was unfamiliar to her.

Over three years, Corrine had tirelessly networked with investors to support Bruce, receiving nothing but his

occasional attention in return.

Leah seemed to unlock Bruce's tender side effortlessly with just a single sorrowful

profound the gap

guiding Leah into the room with urgency. "Why did the Brooks family suddenly

their usual indifferent look. "Did you come here just

he looked at Corrine. "The Bayside project. desperately needs funding. With the Brooks family pulling out, the project is in jeopardy. Do you

do," Corrine

had thrown herself into Bruce's ventures, driven by her feelings for him and viewing the Ashton Group's success as her own. Now that she had detached herself from Bruce,

slight, scornful smile crossed her face. "And why should Ashton Group's fate

about keeping our personal and professional lives separate. Why this sudden change? Regardless of our personal issues, I will find a

with a fruit fork, spat out the pit, and

reserve, and that was expected of me. But now, when I distance

scoundrel? Your hypocrisy

the weight of company issues, and it's been tough on him," Leah said innocently, her gaze fixed on Corrine. "Ashton Group isn't just a business to him; it's his life's legacy. Corrine, I understand there are hard

don't you just sacrifice

as she absorbed Corrine's hostile

to Bruce, seeking

Corrine. "Why must you be so harsh?

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