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 a single sorrowful

the gap

speak with you," Bruce said, guiding Leah into the room with urgency. "Why did the Brooks family suddenly pull their

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

do," Corrine

the Ashton Group's success as her own. Now that she had detached herself from

face. "And why should Ashton

professional lives separate. Why this sudden change? Regardless of our personal

with a fruit fork, spat

was expected of me.

a scoundrel? Your

"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

just sacrifice yourself

absorbed Corrine's

Bruce, seeking

must you be so harsh? Leah's caught in the middle

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