The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

Chapter 232

The Betrayed Heiress' Return to Elegance 224

Chapter 224 Gossip In The

Office

"Bruce, the Ashton family has fought tooth and nail to rise from the ashes." Farris voice carried the weight of years. "The Burgess family's fate should serve as our warning. You know what needs to be done."

He understood Bruce's fierce pride, his grandson's unwavering arrogance.

Yet what were those compared to the Ashton family's survival?

If Corrine indeed had connections to the Ford family, no sacrifice would be too great to ensure their protection.

Bruce absorbed his grandfather's unspoken message.

"I understand, Grandpa," he said, offering a slight bow. "Please don't burden yourself with worry."

Without another glance, he strode toward the door.

As he stepped into the hallway, he encountered Tracy, who had been hovering by the

entrance.

Meeting Bruce's piercing gaze, she showed no shame at being caught

raw anxiety. "Bruce, tell me truthfully. Has

for that realization, Mom?" Tracy stood paralyzed, her pupils contracting

mother. He drew a measured breath, his face remaining impassive. "I'll handle this situation. If you truly

retreating form, her eyes swimming with

scandal had set

In

several employees

really

claim she'd been studying abroad all

cover story?"

parent would broadcast their child's

it."

have guessed? She acts so untouchable, like some distant star, but behind closed

by a thunderous bang as a

ice, her razor-sharp gaze cutting

gathered at the sink. "Care to

gossips exchanged nervous glances, wondering

presence.

shadow, following her

woman in pink forced a smile.

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