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 except

instantly. "Mom,

read people through countless social gatherings and card games, sensed

absently patted Rita's hand,

glided out of

stay put and

had reached

4

threshold, Farris launched straight

you behind

Bruce laid out the entire situation, knowing better than

sending coffee mugs crashing to the

rooted to the

silence blanketed

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

haven't found a

burning hatred. She would

than offer forgiveness now.

face fell into deep contemplation as he closed his eyes. "You

your sincerity must be genuine." Bruce's head

he ventured carefully, "Are you concerned about her mysterious

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