The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

The Betrayed Heiress' Return to Elegance 200

Chapter 200 She Had Meant Every Word

Leah's glare cut through Corrine, her body trembling with fury. Her clenched teeth barely held back the venom brewing inside her. The cold glint in her eyes was as sharp and lethal as a snake poised to strike.

Before the tension could settle, a voice rang out from the crowd. "Isn't it obvious? They used you! A woman blinded by love is easy to control. Otherwise, why else would you work yourself to the bone for the Ashton family, only to be tossed aside like nothing? Talk about a profitable business model."

Corrine's eyes flickered toward Karina, hidden among the guests. A faint smile tugged at her lips.

The remark struck a nerve, sending ripples through the once-silent crowd. What followed was a chorus of biting commentary, each voice laced with scorn.

"Funny how Miss Holland was never once acknowledged at Ashton Group's past celebrations, and now, out of nowhere, they bring her in-just to cover up for Bruce and Leah. Absolutely shameless."

"They stooped so low, preying on Miss Holland's emotions just to get what they wanted. Good thing she got out early. Otherwise, they would've bled her dry."

"She gave everything for that family-stood by them, worked tirelessly-only to be discarded when it suited them. If that isn't cruel, I don't know what is."

up and take responsibility, but Bruce Ashton? He lets an unarmed woman take the hit while he cowers in the background. What kind of self-righteous coward does

Sympathy gathered like a storm, and all of

jaw tightened, her gaze locking onto Corrine with an icy glint. This wasn't the outcome she had orchestrated. She had been so sure her plan was airtight- that Corrine would have no choice but to submit. Yet, here they were. Not only had Corrine managed to twist the narrative in her favor, but she had also dragged the entire

made up her mind-she would see the Ashton family fall. The

intent was chilling.

side, his gaze piercing despite

here unprepared. That

had been nothing more than

it could have surfaced so swiftly

stirring public opinion? They weren't mere onlookers. They were pieces of Corrine's

precisely where she wanted

Ashtons had convinced themselves they were in control, but the moment Corrine stepped

had always known she despised Bruce-and by extension, the entire

the belief that three years of history would still