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.

head finished, Corrine faced him with poised assurance, her

with fleeting popularity. Please

she did not consider Leah a

course, Miss Holland," the department head replied, slumping back into his chair,

deflated.

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

That particular district...

Corrine played absently with a pen, focusing on

our main competitors

the most formidable contenders are

had gained the attention of many venerable firms,

rooted in Lyhaton's history, it remained mysterious,

secrecy.

obvious influence, Brighton Group operated more like

take place?" Corrine asked, setting her pen aside and adopting a

Tuesday," the manager

crucial for us. We have

"Yes, Miss Holland!"

but speculate about her apparent disdain for both Ashton

bid for the southern district land, tightened his grip on his lighter, as he turned to his assistant. "Did you say Ford Group