The Betrayed Heiress' Return to Elegance 192

Chapter 192 They Are Waiting For Me

"Bruce, take Leah inside," Tracy ordered.

All the Ashton family members stood clustered at the entrance, and if the guests felt neglected, rumors would spread like wildfire.

Bruce gave a curt nod before guiding Leah away.

As soon as they disappeared, Rita's face twisted with frustration. "Corrine must have done this on purpose."

Tracy shot her a sharp look. "Enough! Do you want your grandfather to lock you up again?"

Rita stiffened, her lips pressing into a thin line.

The last time she had been confined after her grandfather's birthday party, she hadn't

set foot outside for an entire month.

If not for today's Ashton Group anniversary celebration and her relentless pleading, she might still be stuck at home.

Beside her, Tracy's nerves were wearing thin, her hands clenched into tight fists.

She had everything arranged with the reporters inside. If Corrine didn't show up, her entire plan would crumble.

The tension in the air grew unbearable, each passing second dragging on painfully.

always composed, couldn't keep the unease from creeping

expression.

agreed to come, she wouldn't go back on her word without

someone have tipped her off about the

purpose behind this event?

Continental

driveway.

Natasha caught sight of the Ashton family gathered at the hotel. entrance. Her brow furrowed. "Why are they all standing there? Are

someone?"

as a slow, sardonic smile tugged at

few days ago, after lunch, Karina had given Natasha and Jolene a brief rundown of Corrine's past with

Corrine had been cast aside because of her family background, Natasha had blurted out, "They

the Ashton family's behavior, Natasha couldn't make sense of

me over," Corrine said,

three years under their roof, long enough

were.

she had never been family-just a tool for forging

and

on Farris. She inclined her head. slightly. "Good evening, Mr.

polite, an unfamiliar coolness

he swallowed it down, forcing

Gloria pushed through the crowd, her lips. stretched into a flattering smile. "Perfect

studied her, her face void of expression. "I preferred

stance."

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