The Betrayed Heiress' Return to Elegance 162

Chapter 162 Grandpa Already Knows

Bruce couldn't help but let out a bitter chuckle. "Dad, she's been with us all these years. Don't you know her temperament by now?"

Once Corrine made up her mind, nothing could change it.

That included her grudges.

Back then; Bruce had offered her everything-everything except love and a title. Yet, Corrine had refused to accept that.

So the idea of smoothing things over now was nothing more than wishful thinking.

Just then, Tracy's voice cut in from the other end of the call. "But we treated her well

all these years, didn't we? Love is always mutual. She was the one who insisted on marrying you-we never forced her. Just remind her that for three years, she ate our food, used our resources. We won't ask for a single penny back, but she should at least use her connections to help Ashton Group."

Bruce let out a low, icy laugh. "You can tell her that yourself."

Without another word, he ended the call.

The phone on his desk kept ringing-call after call, all from the Ashton family.

knew Corrine's hidden identity, they all wanted

down, Corrine scanned the room, realizing that Nate's seat had been empty for quite

caught her glance and smirked, his voice laced with amusement. "Not leaving yet? Or

deeply before

strode ahead, while Jules, one hand tucked

beside Corrine.

me before taking action? What made you go ahead on your

it sent a sharp chill

into a playful smile. "Couldn't

let out

What a flimsy excuse.

had gone ahead on her own because she

way she was-any kindness shown to her, she would repay

old rule. Don't tell Grandpa

a knowing look. "I think he already

skipped a beat at

she turned toward the

enough, Carl's car

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