The Betrayed Heiress' Return to Elegance 202

Chapter 202 Don't Test The Limits Of My Patience

"Corrine, I'll shoulder all the blame. Every consequence, every responsibility-it falls on me alone. Leah is innocent in all of this!" Bruce declared, wrapping his arms protectively around Leah's trembling form.

Tears streamed down Leah's face as she gazed up at Bruce. "Please, you don't understand. These feelings, this situation-everything spiraled because of me.

You

shouldn't suffer for my mistakes..."

A hollow smile played across Corrine's features, her eyes remaining cold and distant. "How tiresome. Must you both recite the same tired lines? Perhaps you could devise something more original?"

Scattered laughter rippled through the gathering crowd.

complexion flushed crimson, her eyes darting nervously as humiliation

warred across her features.

find it in your heart to forgive me," Bruce implored,

apologies erase betrayal? We're not children playing in a sandbox. Actions have consequences, and yours demand retribution. You conspired behind my back, shattered my trust, and now expect a simple

threat-today would mark the beginning of

silent, understanding that Corrine's ice-cold demeanor was

and the deep-seated animosity between Corrine and the Ashtons remained beyond their concern. Their restraint in not openly celebrating this spectacle already demonstrated

made their bed. No one would shed tears if they had to

in it.

your engagement celebration," Corrine announced, her expression betraying nothing but contempt.

turned on her heel, moving purposefully toward the

out.

when Bruce risked everything to save you from

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