The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

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.

from crying, she was stifling a

only ones good at performing. She was

at it, too.

thus set, she decided to embrace the role fully with the Ashton family

crowd murmured with speculation and

All

drawn

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

stage.

mocking grin playing on

that she was not

a manipulation

body seething with the indignation of

underlying drama, felt a wave

had feared Corrine might complicate matters, yet it all

her tone earnest. "Corrine, you have given much to the Ashton family over