Chapter 80

Chapter 80 May They Last

Forever

"Mr. Ashton, didn't you just declare with such confidence that we could name any price? What's the matter now-getting cold feet already?" Corrine's lips curled into a faint, mocking smile as her eyes lingered on Bruce.

Bruce's gaze remained locked on her, searching desperately for a flicker of sadness, anger-anything that hinted at lingering emotions.

But her face was unreadable, detached, as though she were addressing a complete stranger. The chill in her demeanor left Bruce with a gnawing sense of loss, like a man clutching at sand slipping through his fingers.

Was it truly possible for her to cast aside three years of shared memories so easily? Or had she already replaced him in her heart-with that man he had met at Gourmet Spot?

"Corrine, have you lost your mind?" Karina hissed as she rushed to Corrine's side, lowering her voice to a sharp whisper. "How can you let her have the dress? Don't you know those two are planning to announce their engagement?"

In Karina's world, the best revenge was to deny Leah what she wanted most.

She'd rather shred the dress to ribbons than let that scheming woman walk away with it.

the dress would accomplish nothing -it'd only cost her. Making

replied coolly, one brow arching as a sly smile tugged at her

Bruce's pride well. A man so used to admiration would never tolerate being questioned,

hardened, a glint of frost in his sharp

turned razor-sharp. "You were so sure of yourself earlier, but now you hesitate. Makes me wonder

the outrageous price striking her like a slap. Her face flushed with fury as she turned on Corrine. "Are you out of your mind? Five million for a dress? Why don't you just

of amusement in her response. "Isn't this a more civilized way to take your money? So,

evident as he

upward in triumph as she nodded to a nearby clerk, who quickly took the card

though savoring her words, and then added with a faint smile, "Let me congratulate you both in advance-wishing you a lifetime of

blessing, a sarcastic thought bubbling in her mind. A perfect match of deceit and betrayal-may they last

from a distance, it seemed like the perfect sentiment for them. A snake and a fox-what a

up, Bruce couldn't help but glance back

time.

of unshakable composure. There was a quiet elegance

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