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.

hidden identity, they all wanted him to win her

the commotion died down, Corrine scanned the room, realizing that

amusement. "Not leaving yet? Or do you find yourself liking

her disappointment, inhaling deeply before exhaling with composure. "I'm

while Jules, one hand tucked casually in

beside Corrine.

taking action? What made you go ahead on

it sent a sharp

lips curled into a playful smile.

out

What a flimsy excuse.

gone ahead on her own because she was worried about

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

tell Grandpa about this,"

a knowing look. "I think

heart skipped a beat at

sensing something, she turned

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