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.

unlock Bruce's tender side effortlessly with just a

how profound the gap was between love and

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

to their usual indifferent look. "Did you

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

Corrine responded

time when she had 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

smile crossed her face. "And why should Ashton

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,

fork, spat

that was expected of me. But now, when

Your hypocrisy

Leah said innocently, her gaze fixed on Corrine. "Ashton Group isn't just a business to

sacrifice yourself

Leah's eyes as she absorbed

Bruce,

be so harsh? Leah's caught in the middle here. It's

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