The Betrayed Heiress' Return to Elegance 140

Chapter 140 Identity Exposed

"When I chose you, I could elevate your status and allow you to stand beside me. But once I withdrew my interest, you became insignificant. I refuse to diminish myself for your sake. You've grossly overestimated your importance." Corrine delivered her words with glacial precision.

"My previous interest stemmed from youthful naivety. Now that I've discovered someone more worthy, you no longer warrant my attention. Don't flatter yourself by thinking otherwise."

Without sparing Bruce another glance, Corrine strode purposefully toward the Ford Group building's entrance.

By all conventional wisdom, Bruce knew their breakup should have marked the end of

his involvement in her life.

He understood the unwritten rule that former couples should maintain their distance, avoiding unnecessary contact.

These principles were clear in his mind, yet the sight of Corrine's intimate moment with another man had unleashed an emotional tsunami within him-a nauseating blend of disgust and heartache.

He wondered if their three-year relationship had left any lasting impression on Corrine.

Had she experienced even a moment of grief or pain?

you're already entangled with

heavy in the air-that Corrine and

Corrine halted, her eyes narrowing

to test the limits of my patience." Her voice carried the sharp edge of winter frost, her steady gaze penetrating enough to

recoil.

Exposed

Bruce's heart constricted, his breath

did he feel blood flowing through his veins again. “Mr. Ashton, shall we proceed inside?" his assistant inquired cautiously, glancing between Corrine's retreating figure and

brow furrowed as he

"Is everything prepared?"

are here," the assistant confirmed, patting his document

his tie with a slight nod and approached the Ford

by security. "Stop there!

see Miss Holland," the assistant announced with barely concealed

his recent instructions, maintained

grounds?" demanded the assistant,

Group personnel permitted

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