The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

The Betrayed Heiress' Return to Elegance 187

Chapter 187 Corrine Could Be From The Ford family

Bruce's eyes widened in shock as he processed Farris' suspicions. "Are you suggesting that Corrine could be from the Ford family?"

Farris' brow furrowed deeply, his expression solemn as he met Bruce's gaze and gave a slight nod.

Bruce couldn't help but recall the moment when Corrine had been treated as a guest of honor by the Seymour family, and when she had laughed and talked comfortably with

Natasha..

He fell silent, his thoughts swirling in a heavy cloud of uncertainty.

The room seemed to hum with an uneasy stillness.

But soon, Farris broke the silence, shaking his head. "That doesn't quite add up. It's well known that Carl dotes on his granddaughter, even though she carries a different surname. She's always been the Ford family's treasure, their heir named early on."

His voice lowered as he added, "If Corrine really were a member of the Ford family, with Carl's devotion to her, why would he let her stay with the Ashton family for all. these years?"

The enigma surrounding Corrine's true identity seemed to hit a dead end, as though the mystery could never be solved.

Bruce, still lost in thought, ventured a speculative guess. "Maybe it's just a coincidence?"

He shifted uncomfortably, a sense of doubt creeping in as he added, "I've looked into her background thoroughly. There shouldn't be any mistakes."

a nagging unease grew in his

water down with a soft thud. "You

understand, Grandpa," Bruce replied, pressing his lips into a thin line.

there's something else

with."

to reach out to Corrine?" Farris' sharp gaze settled on Bruce, his voice

washing over him. "I've tried to make amends, but

Grandpa."

perceptive,

forgiveness was a rare and difficult

deep, and Bruce's betrayal had been enough to extinguish any lingering

outburst at the birthday party, Farris had shielded Rita, Ashton family's public

all to preserve the

toward him

that if he had to choose between the Ashton. family and Corrine, the choice

was a legacy

residence. I'll take care

sensing Farris' hesitation, couldn't help but speak up. "Mr. Ashton, if you make that call, it

Holland."

him with little room for personal sentiment. He had no choice but to sacrifice his relationship with Corrine for the

dialed

his voice