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.

yet, Leah seemed to unlock Bruce's tender side effortlessly with just

gap was between love and mere

said, guiding Leah into the

Corrine's eyes went back to their usual indifferent look. "Did you come here

his expression turning grim as he looked at Corrine. "The Bayside project. desperately needs funding. With the Brooks family

do," Corrine responded

ventures, driven by her feelings for him and viewing the Ashton Group's

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

this sudden change? Regardless of our personal issues, I will find a way to make it up to you. But using the company as leverage

fruit fork, spat out the pit,

that was expected of

Your hypocrisy

been buried under 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 feelings, but helping Bruce would mean the world.

you just sacrifice yourself then?"

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

to Bruce,

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

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