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 tone

brand, not merely a celebrity with fleeting popularity.

not consider

Miss Holland," the department head replied,

deflated.

his words with care. "Miss Holland, I

That particular district...

played absently with a pen, focusing on

our main competitors for

what I've gathered, the most formidable contenders are

attention of many venerable firms, a development Corrine found unsurprising

rooted in Lyhaton's history,

secrecy.

the Ford family's obvious influence, Brighton Group operated more like a behind-the-scenes force, subtly shaping Lyhaton's

Corrine asked, setting her

Tuesday," the manager

us. We have to

"Yes, Miss Holland!"

but speculate about her apparent disdain for both Ashton Group and Leah, though the reasons behind

had just learned of Ford Group's bid for the southern district land, tightened his grip on his lighter,