The Betrayed Heiress' Return to Elegance 217

Chapter 217 Choosing Love Over Loyalty

Karina was not intimidated by Corrine's cold aura, well aware of her refusal to simply

swallow an insult or suffer silently.

Nevertheless, she maintained a differing stance. "Directly pushing the Ashton family into bankruptcy might be the more effective approach," Karina suggested,

her gaze

fixed on Corrine with resolve.

Anger flared within Karina at the thought of the disloyal Ashton family.

Without Corrine's crucial intervention three years ago, the Ashton family would have likely disappeared from Lyhaton.

Indeed, Corrine's actions had been vital in establishing the Ashton family as a new power within Lyhaton's elite.

As the saying goes, "Don't bite the hand that feeds you." However, the Ashtons had not

only failed to show appreciation but had actively opposed Corrine.

Corrine responded with a laugh, "Self-destructive actions are hardly productive."

remained unresolved issues in her

being, she decided to

sight of the clock, Karina's eyebrow arched,

"Coffee break? Shall

head out," Corrine replied. "Having the freedom to set

had become abundantly clear to her after she took over as

descending to

they were unexpectedly greeted

gave Karina a polite nod before turning to Corrine with

been anticipating your

by surprise, Corrine responded, "Has

"Yes, he has been here, concerned for your

in the parking

Matias to where the black Phantom was discreetly parked

the dimly lit area.

man seemed to feel her attention, and he gradually

sharply chiseled features came into view, resembling a portrait brought to life by a

effortlessly and seemed to steal the breath from anyone who

lit up with a mix of excitement and curiosity driven by the unfolding drama. Yet, when she locked eyes with Nate, it was as

her of breath for a

started uncertainly, "Um,

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