The Betrayed Heiress' Return to Elegance 213

Chapter 213 Old

Resentments And Curre...

Farris knew this wasn't an ideal resolution, but it was necessary to protect the Ashton

family's public image.

If they turned their backs on Leah now, Bruce would carry the reputation of a heartless

traitor forever.

The incident had irrevocably linked Leah and Bruce.

"Leah is the Burgess family's sole heir. They won't abandon her, and now neither can you. Think strategically about the future," Farris advised Bruce, his face giving away no

emotion.

Bruce's brow furrowed slightly. "I understand, Grandpa."

Then Tracy, who had been silent up until now, spoke up with noticeable frustration. "What about Corrine? She's brought nothing but scandal to our family. Are we supposed to just overlook her actions?"

Anger was evident as Tracy thought about Corrine's audacious behavior at the anniversary event.

provocations, the Ashton family wouldn't be subjected to such humiliation, and Bruce wouldn't be facing unfounded

grim as he scoffed coldly, "Don't

. unnoticed!"

gaze wavered

would she

herself to blame."

that, Farris leaned on his cane and

"Return to your room and contemplate

nts And

to her room until she recognized her

slap from Matias, and

her grandfather's harsh words, Rita felt unjustly accused and was

at a loss, unable to grasp what she had

grandfather was unfairly directing his frustration toward her, fueled by Corrine's devious actions

to Rita that Farris had always preferred Corrine, consistently prioritizing her over others. Even with

his

chose not to seek vengeance against Corrine for her

his disciplinary efforts on

Rita's growing

force, and collapsed onto her bed, her face buried in her pillow as

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