The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

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Chapter 161 Completely Wrong

At the Ashton residence, Rita stared blankly at the television screen, unable to tear her

eyes away.

She had never expected events to spiral so dramatically, ending in a way she couldn't

have fathomed.

The heads of CBP and the cultural relic department had publicly stepped forward to clear Corrine's name, not only exonerating her but also unveiling her esteemed status

as a first-class restoration specialist and a special consultant.

Even Waldo had made an appearance, standing firmly by her side in the lawsuit.

Farris sat in silence, his expression grim as the weight of the revelation sank in. Even

after Corrine's identity was laid bare for all to see, there was no relief in his features- only a heavy sigh escaping his lips.

Everything was wrong. Completely wrong.

From the very beginning, the Ashton family had dismissed Corrine as nothing more than a destitute girl from the countryside. But in reality, she was the owner of Timeless Treasures, a renowned restoration specialist, and a respected

consultant for the cultural relic department.

If Bruce hadn't abandoned her back then, the Ashton family would have reaped unimaginable benefits from her status.

far too late for

mind fixated solely on one thing-would Corrine come after the Ashton

anniversary celebration, I don't want any mistakes." Farris' voice carried a deep, authoritative undertone, betraying an

was hoping Corrine

of her daze,

ago, she had instructed her assistant to remove Corrine's name from the guest list. And now,

sting of admitting her mistake felt like a slap

returned to his

"Mr. Ashton, would you like to take a

at this?"

glancing up as he

with a live broadcast-Corrine's

video played, showing Cleaveland from

department publicly

top-tier restoration specialist from the

never mentioned this

remote village, with no ties to Lyhaton, no connections, no powerful allies? So how had she suddenly become linked to the CBP and the cultural

up with Corrine primarily because she was powerless, unworthy of his name. He feared she would become a burden, an obstacle standing in the way of his

had soared beyond

large office felt suffocating under the weight

ended, Bruce handed the iPad back, his fingers curling slightly around the device before releasing it. "Is the invitation list for Ashton Group's anniversary celebration

nodding. "Yes, it

Corrine on the list?" Bruce's voice was calm, yet

his lips together. "An hour ago,

called and had Miss