The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

The Betrayed Heiress' Return to Elegance 186

Chapter 186 Could They Possibly Be One And The...

Upon his return to the Ashton estate, Bruce made his way directly to Farris' quarters.

Bruce's entrance caught Farris' attention, prompting him to pass the birdcage he held to a servant. "What has brought you here? Is there trouble at the company?"

Another servant set a glass of water before Bruce.

With the servant's departure, Bruce said, "Grandpa, Leah and I ran into Corrine while we were with Kason Collins today."

Farris simply met Bruce's eyes, silently urging him to go on.

"I observed a curious thing about Kason's behavior toward Corrine," Bruce said. "With

his elevated status, you'd think he'd barely acknowledge our Ashton family, and even less so Corrine. Yet, he approached her with an unexpected mix of respect and a touch

of fear."

Farris was somewhat acquainted with Kason's reputation.

Kason was known for his integrity and sternness. If not for the help he received from the Burgess family years ago, Leah would find it difficult to meet him now.

Farris' brow creased with concern. "Do you suspect that Corrine might have concealed parts of her background from us?"

unexpectedly revealed her ownership of Timeless Treasures, catching

once

a poor girl from the countryside, Corrine lacked the influential status and power

Leah over her

another astonishing revelation soon surfaced

expert and served as a consultant

relics.

surprised Farris but also left him with an uneasy

there was more to

expressed his concern. "This situation seems complex, and I trust you to help negotiate with Corrine to ensure her presence at the Ashton Group's

quarters,

Corrine's arrival at the anniversary event, his strategy was to promptly notify the press, highlighting

distance herself from the Ashtons, the ensuing media attention would

would assuredly strengthen the Ashton family's social standing

"Did Kason give you any insights into who

deeply, replied, "He suggested that Leah had angered someone formidable. He

family."

known for their vast wealth and power,

Lyhaton.

clear hierarchies of status and