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

the gap was between love and mere

need to speak with you," Bruce said, guiding Leah into the room with

back to their usual indifferent look. "Did

serious!" Bruce said, his expression turning grim as he looked at Corrine. "The Bayside project. desperately needs funding. With the Brooks

Corrine

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, the company's well-being no longer concerned

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

this sudden change? Regardless of our personal

a fruit fork, spat out the pit, and then calmly retorted,

expected of me. But now, when I

Your

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. I would sacrifice anything

don't you just sacrifice yourself then?" Corrine blurted

as she absorbed Corrine's

to Bruce, seeking

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

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