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.

with poised assurance, her tone firm.

not merely a celebrity with fleeting popularity. Please have

not consider

department head replied, slumping back into his

deflated.

up slowly, choosing his words with care. "Miss Holland, I have a

That particular district...

Corrine played absently with a

our main competitors

formidable contenders are Brighton Group

venerable firms, a development Corrine found unsurprising given

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

secrecy.

Group operated more like a behind-the-scenes force,

place?" Corrine asked,

the manager replied

us. We

"Yes, Miss Holland!"

the meeting room, the onlookers couldn't help but speculate about her apparent disdain for both Ashton Group and Leah, though the reasons behind it remained

his grip on his lighter, as he