The Betrayed Heiress' Return to Elegance 21

Chapter 21 Who Exactly

Are You

Karina let out a soft, derisive chuckle, her eyes glinting with mockery. "Oh, what can I say? Just a little friendly. nudge, that's all. Deliberately stepping into someone else's relationship speaks volumes about a person's moral compass, doesn't it? Even if you call it love, don't expect anyone to applaud your actions. Especially considering Miss Burgess is in the public eye. Have you stopped to think what might happen to Ashton Group if your affair comes to light? Do you really think the Bayside project will survive the fallout?"

Bruce's face darkened at her words, his jaw tightening.

Ashton Group had only just regained its footing, clawing its way back from the brink. This wasn't the time for slip-ups or scandals.

The Brooks family's abrupt withdrawal of their investment had already rattled the board members, leaving them teetering on the edge of mistrust. If his private life were to spill over and wreak havoc now, he would become

the board's scapegoat, the very face of the company's crisis.

In that scenario, his leadership would be hanging by a thread.

Though not catastrophic on its own, this affair, if exposed, could spark a wildfire of public outrage.

Bruce's brows drew together as he fixed Karina with a piercing stare, a flicker of menace darkening his gaze.

"Who exactly are you?"

into a sarcastic smile as she

proving yourself to be the sharpest leader in the business world. Can

former investors really are?"

for misunderstanding. As she finished, Karina exchanged a meaningful glance with

a trace of cool detachment.

Karina Brooks."

the name hitting him like a stone dropped into still

Karina Brooks.

down his spine. His pupils narrowed, and the

a searing wave of

stare toward Corrine, his voice taut with accusation. "So you were the one stirring the pot all

record straight-my decision to collaborate

my support, simply because I can't stand the brazen audacity of a

his dark eyes locked

radiating from him, Corrine stepped slightly

wanted to strike back at you, there were countless opportunities to do so. But I've never stooped to dirty tricks. Not because I still

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