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
in the
former investors really are?"
room for misunderstanding. As she
out a soft sigh, her calm tone carrying a trace of cool detachment. "Allow me
Karina Brooks."
for a moment, the weight of the
Karina Brooks.
realization sent a chill down his spine. His pupils narrowed, and the disbelief in his
searing
voice taut with accusation. "So
exactly. Let's set the record straight-my decision to collaborate with Ashton Group back then was entirely because of Miss Holland.
can't stand the brazen audacity
lips pressed into a grim line, his dark eyes locked on
him, Corrine stepped slightly forward, positioning
were countless opportunities to
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