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?"
sarcastic smile as she threw him
Mr. Ashton, you're certainly not proving yourself to be the sharpest leader in the business world. Can it be that
former investors really are?"
leaving no room for misunderstanding. As she finished, Karina exchanged a
sigh, her calm tone carrying a trace of cool detachment. "Allow me
Karina Brooks."
of the name
Karina Brooks.
down his spine. His pupils narrowed, and the disbelief
a searing wave of
stare toward Corrine, his voice taut with accusation.
broke through his accusation like a whip. "Not exactly. Let's set the record straight-my decision to collaborate with Ashton Group back then was entirely because
stand the brazen
pressed into a grim line, his dark eyes locked on Karina with
hostility radiating from him, Corrine stepped
aboveboard. If I 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 care about you -I don't-but because I refuse to waste energy on meaningless vendettas. That said, before I reconsider my restraint, take your
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