The Betrayed Heiress' Return to Elegance 197

Chapter 197 A Special

Tribute

Bruce caught a hint of sadness in Corrine's eyes, feeling his heart twist painfully. He whispered gently, "Corrine, please listen. It's not as you believe..."

"Bruce, I hoped we could at least end as friends, with some respect left between us. You were my rock, my everything, yet you continually let me down..."

With each word, Corrine's voice wavered, charged with emotion yet steady, on the verge of tears. "I never felt good enough for you, so I always strove to match your pace. I could overlook the disdain from the Ashton family. It was never about your family's

wealth or status for me; all I wanted was to be by your side."

Then, she looked up, forcing a smile while fighting back tears. "Alright, let's pretend this was all just my imagination. From here on, we have nothing."

Her words, laden with grief and blame, resonated deeply with the onlookers.

As she lowered her head, it was clear to everyone she was on the brink of tears, deepening their sympathy for her.

far from crying,

only ones good at performing. She

at it, too.

stage thus set, she decided to embrace the role

with speculation

All

drawn

was stoic, eyes deep and cold as he watched Corrine's performance

stage.

the slight, mocking grin playing on Corrine's

that she was

all a show, a manipulation to twist public perception and

hands balled into fists, his body seething with

to the underlying drama, felt a

feared Corrine might complicate matters,

you have given much

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