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?

silence. "It's getting late. Let's all call it

turned and headed upstairs, his steps

was surprised to

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

even say about

support. Yet, he never

she took a step toward him, a voice

slightly at the sound of Leah's voice, but she didn't

stop walking.

catch up, grabbing Corrine's wrist with an icy grip and snapping, "Did you not hear me

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,

face instantly darkened, her beautiful eyes blazing

tilted her head slightly, her

to mock you?" she responded coolly, her tone as distant as the autumn wind, and turned to leave without a

stepped forward swiftly, positioning herself directly in Corrine's path. "Aren't you even the slightest

her voice laced with quiet malice. "It's because 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

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