The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

The Betrayed Heiress' Return to Elegance 36

Chapter 36 Please Don't

Leave

Amid the frantic pleas from the crowd, Bruce clenched his jaw, his fists tightening in frustration before finally conceding, his voice strained with reluctance. "Corrine, I never intended to kick you out of the company, nor

was I targeting you-

Corrine cut him off, her tone as cold as ice, her gaze unwavering as she met him with a look of complete indifference. "Do you really think your intentions matter to me now?"

Her words sliced through the tension in the room, sharp and unyielding "I came here today only to resign."

Her voice was devoid of any emotion, as if this decision had been made long before the moment had arrived. If it weren't for the resignation, she wouldn't have even bothered setting foot in this place let alone waste a single word on the people gathered before her.

Without another glance, she turned, her every step measured and purposeful as she walked toward the exit.

Bruce, still seated, felt a surge of anger rising within him as he watched her resolute figure moving away. His chest tightened, and the fury he'd been holding back for so long erupted, searing through him.

He shot to his feet, his face dark with stormy rage, his voice hard with authority. "Corrine, I won't accept your resignation! Do you think you can just waltz in and out of Ashton Group whenever you please?"

her eyes undeniable as a bitter smile curved her lips. "Do you really believe Ashton

Are you planning to kidnap me? Don't forget how much blood, sweat, and tears it took me to help you

in his throat as he stared into her cold eyes. The atmosphere between them grew heavy, freezing in its stillness.

invisible had seized him.

always held warmth,

stopped caring

chimed in, "Miss Holland, you've been the one running things at Ashton Group for years. If you resign now, what will

How could the board possibly hold it against you

Holland, you must consider this carefully. The success of Ashton Group today is because of your tireless. efforts. If you leave now, won't all that hard work be for

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Without a second glance, she pushed open

frozen, watching her figure retreat, his hands balled into fists at his sides, his

the strain.

plunged, as though something irreplaceable had slipped through his

through the halls. Some whispered with delight, while others murmured in concern about

the very center of

sever her ties with Bruce, the fate of Ashton Group held no

her office, she moved with sharp efficiency, packing up

and Bruce stepped inside. "Corrine,