The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

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Chapter 141 Utterly Preposterous

Bruce processed the assistant's words as disdain flickered across his features. "Corrine has no connections in Lyhaton."

The notion that she could be linked to the Ford family, much less serve as the CEO of Ford Group, struck him as utterly preposterous.

The assistant, recalling his own thorough background investigation of Corrine, realized the folly of his speculation.

Her modest origins made any connection to the Ford family, particularly a CEO position, seem impossible.

"Mere coincidence," Bruce dismissed with cold indifference.

The assistant, chastened, fell silent.

"Later, speak with the security guard. Discover what position Corrine holds within Ford Group," Bruce instructed.

the new CEO denying them access and rejecting cooperation talks, Corrine remained their

cast doubt on

worry as he contemplated Corrine's likely

careful consideration, he contacted

predicament, he emphasized, "Grandpa, you understand the Ford Group partnership's critical importance to Ashton Group. I wouldn't seek your intervention without

reach her, though I can't guarantee

call, he paused momentarily before dialing

displayed Farris' name, prompting a slight

you took my call,"

me?" Corrine's voice carried a practiced coolness,

and the birthday party incident that had severed her ties with the Ashton

attend the Ashton Group's anniversary

connection; my attendance holds no significance," Corrine replied, a bitter smile playing

presence."