The Betrayed Heiress' Return to Elegance 116

Chapter 116 Don't You

Miss Me

Corrine's lips curled into a sly, dangerous smile, one that held both allure and threat.

"Even if the Ashton family refuses to accept me, I have more than enough strength to stand tall on my own. And what about you? What else do you have, besides desperately clinging to Bruce? Do you rely on your status as the heiress of the Burgess family? I don't want to waste any more words on you, but out of kindness, let me remind you- you'll never reach the heights I've already claimed. You aren't even close to being my equal! Bruce? For me, he's just another option. For you, he's the only way forward. After all, the Burgess family isn't what it used to be. Without Bruce, what do you even

have left?"

She shot Leah a look full of contempt and pity before turning, her movements graceful

and effortless as she left.

It wasn't until Corrine had disappeared from view that Leah snapped out of her daze. She quickly rushed after her, eager to continue their confrontation, but stopped dead as

she watched Corrine slide into a car.

Unlike the Rolls-Royce from before, this time it was a sleek, understated Bentley.

Corrine had

of Corrine sliding

determination. "Find out who owns the

sugar daddy found out that she was nothing more than a discarded pawn of the Ashton family, Leah couldn't wait to see how she'd hold

other end replied, "The car's registered to

the key word, her

an anonymous individual, so I

"Understood."

up, Leah's lips twisted into a mocking

wealthy benefactor, but it seemed like she had only attached herself

her defeated rival. She wasn't worthy of

slid into the car and fastened her seatbelt, surprised to find

we waiting for Donnelly?" she asked Nate, a hint

expression remained impassive, his tone smooth. "He's

thought. "Then drop me off at the Ford

brow creased ever so slightly, a spark of impatience in his eyes. "Is

Corrine turned to him, brows

company will crumble without you?" Nate asked, his voice

exasperated sigh.

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