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.

to unlock Bruce's tender side

the gap was between love and mere

into the room with urgency.

back to their usual indifferent look. "Did you come

is serious!" Bruce said, 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 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

"And why should Ashton

this sudden change? Regardless of our personal issues, I will find a way

cherry with a fruit fork, spat

and that was expected of me. But now, when I distance myself,

a scoundrel? Your hypocrisy astounds

been tough on him," 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.

just sacrifice yourself then?" Corrine blurted

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

Bruce, seeking

wrapped 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 past feelings, me who

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