The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

Chapter 79

Chapter 79 Ten Times

Karina stopped halfway up the stairs, her gaze sharp as she turned to face Leah below. "Have you really never meddled in someone else's relationship? Never gone after another woman's fiancé? I'm just stating facts. How is that humiliating you?" Her tone was as cool as her measured steps.

"You..." Leah's chest rose and fell rapidly, her finger trembling as she pointed at Karina, her anger choking her words.

At that moment, the door swung open, and Bruce strode in, his presence commanding the room. "What's taking so long to decide?" His voice carried a hint of impatience.

"Bruce, this woman is too much!" Rita's voice rang out, shrill and indignant. As if she'd found a lifeline, she rushed to his side, exaggerating Karina's words. "She insulted Leah! You've got to do something!"

Bruce frowned deeply, his eyes narrowing as they landed on Karina. "Why is it you again?" His tone was laced with irritation.

"Always a pleasure, Mr. Ashton," Karina replied, her lips curving into a taunting smile. The defiance in her gaze was unmistakable.

Leah's eyes flickered between Bruce and Karina, suspicion creeping into her voice. Suddenly, she recalled seeing this woman in Corrine's ward the other day. She was the former investor who had pulled her investment from Ashton Group.

firmly. "Let's go look at another store." His tone left no room

this dress, and it would look absolutely stunning on her! It'd be a shame to pass it up. Don't you want

Bruce snapped, his gaze cutting sharply toward Rita. His patience was wearing thin,

her breath, "That

Leah said softly, squeezing Bruce's hand. Her tone was calm and soothing, though her eyes lingered wistfully on the

regret in her voice was clear, and Bruce felt a pang of guilt

Leah, his expression softening as

the spiral staircase, Karina tilted her head slightly, a mocking smirk playing on her lips. "How do you manage to keep up that flawless act?" Her voice dripped with sarcasm, her gaze piercing

with bitterness for a split second, but she quickly masked it, leaning into Bruce with the air of a helpless victim. "Bruce..." Her voice quivered just enough to

tightening as his dark gaze fixed on Karina. “Miss Brooks, if you're willing to sell me this dress, name your price. Whatever

this dress caught your attention," Karina said coolly, striding toward the workbench. She picked up a pair of scissors, twirling them in her fingers with a

breath hitched as realization struck. Her hand shot out to clutch Bruce's sleeve, her eyes wide with

front of her, his tone sharp and commanding. "Just tell me what you want

as she sneered. "You're just exploiting the fact that we like this dress to squeeze more money out of us.