Chapter 66

Chapter 66 Blame Herself

Corrine nervously chewed on her lip, a flush of shyness creeping over her face as she hesitated, unsure how to respond.

At that moment, her phone rang unexpectedly. She quickly stood up and fished it out of her bag.

The sight of the caller ID made her eyes narrow, an icy chill settling over

her features.

Without a second thought, she declined the call, but it rang again,

relentless.

The phone rang insistently, its tone echoing in the silence, until, under Nate's watchful gaze, Corrine finally answered.

"Corrine, you've gone too far this time!" Bruce's voice blazed through the phone, unfiltered and accusing.

her voice laced with a touch of mockery. "Mr. Ashton, I'm curious-what gives

his tone as cold as ice as he listed her supposed wrongs. "Even if Leah made a mistake, you shouldn't ruin her career. How is that

couldn't help but laugh bitterly. "She has no one but

the phone like a quiet blow. "You're becoming more of a stranger to

you think I care?" Corrine sneered, her voice dripping with

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her. "This weekend

Bruce's grandfather, had

marriage, he'd even given her a family heirloom- a jade

Bruce had been severed, it felt only

we have

cared for you

Bruce's condescending tone any longer. With a swift motion, she hung up

her bag, took a steadying breath, and turned to Nate, who

tinged with concern. "You haven't done anything

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