The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

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.

identity, they all wanted him to win

died down, Corrine scanned the room, realizing that Nate's seat had

smirked, his voice laced with amusement. "Not leaving yet? Or do you find yourself

before exhaling with

hand tucked casually

beside Corrine.

before taking action? What made you go

the thought of it sent a sharp

lips curled into a playful smile. "Couldn't

let out a

What a flimsy excuse.

ahead on her own because she was worried

kindness shown to her,

old rule. Don't tell Grandpa

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