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.

they knew Corrine's hidden identity, they all

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

with amusement. "Not leaving yet? Or do you

inhaling deeply before exhaling with composure. "I'm coming

ahead, while Jules, one hand tucked casually in his pocket, fell into

beside Corrine.

wait for me before taking action? What made you go ahead

sent a sharp

curled into a playful smile.

out a

What a flimsy excuse.

Corrine had gone ahead on her

kindness shown to her,

old rule. Don't tell Grandpa about

look. "I think he

a beat at his

something, she turned toward

Carl's car

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