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

me truthfully.

Bruce's lips. "Isn't it rather late for that realization, Mom?" Tracy stood paralyzed, her pupils

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

form, her eyes

set tongues

In

several employees

photos really be of Miss

the chairman claim she'd been studying abroad all this time? Was that

cover story?"

broadcast their child's mistakes? Of course

it."

so untouchable, like some distant star, but behind closed doors... who knows how many

malicious laughter, cut short by

from ice,

gathered at the sink. "Care to repeat

exchanged nervous glances, wondering how they'd missed

presence.

devoted shadow, following her every

forced a smile.

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