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

realized then how profound the gap was

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

went back to their usual indifferent

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 Ashton

do," Corrine

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

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

lives separate. Why this sudden change? Regardless of our personal issues, I

out a cherry with a fruit fork, spat out the pit,

expected of me. But now, when I distance

a scoundrel? Your hypocrisy astounds

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 anything for

you just sacrifice yourself then?"

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

to Bruce, seeking

at Corrine. "Why must you be so harsh? Leah's

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