The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

The Betrayed Heiress' Return to Elegance 115

Chapter 115 Do I Need To

Hold A Title To Mock You

These matters not only left Millard puzzled but also weighed heavily on his thoughts.

Though he knew little about Donnelly personally, the rumors were enough to paint

a vivid picture. Donnelly's background was a mystery, yet his influence was

undeniable, making him a figure no one dared to cross.

After all, how else could one man single-handedly maintain such order in Lyhaton's competitive collectibles business?

Millard, however, couldn't shake his own questions. When had Corrine come to know Donnelly?

Had she been keeping secrets from them all this time?

breaking the silence. "It's getting late. Let's

anyone a glance, he turned and headed upstairs, his steps heavy

the front gate, she was surprised to

his eyes softened the moment they met hers, replaced by a warm, easy smile that wrapped around her like the first

even say about

by her side with unwavering support. Yet, he never pressured her-he understood her guarded nature and gave her all the

toward him, a voice called out from behind, sharp and unwelcome. "Miss

sound of Leah's voice, but she

stop walking.

icy

gaze dropping to Leah's hand before flicking up, her expression cool and composed. "I don't waste my time on meaningless conversations," she replied with a faint arch of her brow and a smile that barely touched her lips. "In fact, I almost forgot-congratulations on your engagement,

her beautiful eyes blazing

her smile deepening with

responded coolly, her tone as distant as the autumn wind, and turned to leave without a second

Corrine's path. "Aren't you even the slightest bit curious why Farris

Farris wants to bind up your interests with theirs, of course. He's afraid your... ambitious streak might prompt you to retaliate against the Ashton family. And he's worried that news of my engagement to Bruce could damage the company's image. He wants you there at the annual meeting, as a shareholder,