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.

seemed to unlock Bruce's tender side

profound the gap was between love

you," Bruce said, guiding Leah into the room with urgency.

back to their usual indifferent look. "Did you come here just to

project. desperately needs funding. With the Brooks family pulling out, the project is in

Corrine responded

driven by her feelings for him and viewing the Ashton Group's success as her own. Now that she had detached herself

face. "And why should Ashton

personal and professional lives separate. Why this sudden change? Regardless of our personal issues, I will find a way to make it up to you. But

elegantly picked out a cherry with a fruit fork, spat out the pit, and

Ashton Group without reserve, and that was expected

a scoundrel? Your

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 feelings, but helping

don't you just sacrifice yourself

up in Leah's eyes as she absorbed Corrine's hostile words, her lips trembling in

Bruce,

her distress, Bruce wrapped his arms around her, casting a reproachful look at Corrine. "Why must you be so harsh? Leah's caught in the middle here. It's me who's haunted by past feelings,

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