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.

Bruce's tender side effortlessly

the gap was between love and mere

said, guiding Leah into the room with urgency. "Why

up, Corrine's eyes went back to their usual indifferent look. "Did you

With the Brooks family pulling out, the project is in jeopardy. Do you realize how critical this is for Ashton

do," Corrine responded

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

"And why should Ashton Group's fate matter

raised his voice, frustration boiling over, his eyes ablaze. "You've always been meticulous about keeping our personal and professional lives separate. Why this sudden change? Regardless of our personal issues, I will find a way to make it up

fork, spat out the pit, and then calmly

expected

Your hypocrisy

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. I would sacrifice

you just sacrifice yourself then?" Corrine blurted

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

to Bruce,

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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