The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

The Betrayed Heiress' Return to Elegance 223

Chapter 223 Walking The

Same Path To Destruction

Bruce's lips curved into a mocking smile as he listened. "Beneficial for us all?"

Tracy's face darkened at his expression. "What kind of response is that? How can you feel sympathy for Corrine at a moment like this?"

Before Bruce could defend himself, Tracy continued, "Corrine's catastrophic mistake has thrust the Ashton family into public scrutiny and sent our company's stocks spiraling downward. Whatever pity you might feel, you must face reality. She's betrayed our family's trust, not the other way around."

"Mr. Ashton." The butler burst in, his face etched with worry. "Your grandfather ace etched with worry. "Your grandfather

requests your presence in his room imm "9"

Bruce's fingers curled into tight fists. Drawing a measured breath, he responded with

ice in his voice, "I'll be there."

He spun on his heel and marched toward the exit.

At the threshold, he barked an order to a nearby servant. "Remove

nearby servant. "Remove every electronic

from Rita's room! Nothing goes in

"Mom, look what he's

had honed her ability to read people through countless social gatherings and

hand, her

glided

stay put

had

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threshold, Farris launched straight in. "Were those

you behind

out the entire situation,

swept across the table, sending coffee mugs crashing to the floor

the spot, scarcely

silence blanketed

like an eternity, Farris spoke again. "How do you intend to fix

found a solution

Corrine's burning hatred. She would

than offer forgiveness now.

into deep contemplation as he closed his eyes.

her. Whether she accepts or not, your sincerity must

thoughtful pause, he ventured carefully, "Are you