The Betrayed Heiress' Return to Elegance 35

Chapter 35 Resignation

Suddenly, the room fell silent, as if a chill had settled over everything

Corrine's gaze sharpened as she turned to Bruce. "Wasn't the message from Miss Brooks clear? I can repeat it if you want to."

"You!" Bruce's face stiffened as he gripped the chair tightly. He snapped, "Keep our personal conflicts out of this. If it weren't for your meddling, Miss Brooks wouldn't even know. Moreover, do you really think she'd withdraw her investment over a personal dispute?"

Corrine reclined slightly, the corners of her mouth twitching into a faint, mocking smile as she absorbed

Bruce's outburst.

Her meddling? Was that his view of her?

Displeasure was evident on the faces of those around her.

private affair. As someone who

background or experience- and now one woman seems to

she manage to sway Miss Brooks to leave using mere words, one can

felt disappointment

just a betrayal by Bruce. It was the painful truth that all her hard work had been in vain, leaving

her response. "Corrine,

your mistakes? As the company's leader, your personal reputation is tied to the company's image. If you can't see

bold, authoritative words echoed through the room, leaving a

board members hadn't expected such boldness from Corrine, known for

questioned Bruce's abilities and

in front

brows knitting together as

voice seethed through clenched teeth, barely containing his anger. "You're

Your job is to fulfill your

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