The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

The Betrayed Heiress' Return to Elegance 45

Chapter 45 Sheltered

Heiress

With a distant gaze, Corrine observed the screen, her eyes hinting at a fleeting coldness.

She only partly listened to the department head, her ears picking up on his mention of Leah's impending engagement to the Ashton Group's CEO.

These two seemed eager to forge ahead, didn't they?

Despite expecting a heart-wrenching pain at such news, Corrine was surprised to find the pain less sharp than

anticipated.

It wasn't because she had moved on quickly; rather, it was because of Nate's overwhelming influence since his

sudden arrival in her life.

Nate's commanding aura had eclipsed all else, sparing her from sinking into

sorrow.

the department head finished, Corrine faced him with poised assurance, her tone firm. "We require

embodies our brand, not merely a celebrity with fleeting popularity. Please have the

was clear she did not consider Leah a fit for endorsing

Holland," the department head replied, slumping back into his

deflated.

moment later, a project manager stood up slowly, choosing his words with care. "Miss Holland, I have a proposal for acquiring land in the city's

That particular district...

Corrine played absently with a pen, focusing on the project manager's detailed

are our main competitors for

I've gathered, the most formidable contenders are Brighton Group

the attention of many venerable firms, a development Corrine

Group, though deeply rooted in Lyhaton's history, it remained mysterious, with its leader cloaked

secrecy.

operated more like a behind-the-scenes force, subtly shaping Lyhaton's major

the bidding event take place?" Corrine asked, setting her pen

Tuesday," the manager replied

for us. We

"Yes, Miss Holland!"

apparent disdain for both Ashton Group and Leah, though the reasons behind it remained a

the southern district land, tightened his grip on his lighter, as he