The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

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

truthfully. Has

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

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

her

scandal had set tongues wagging throughout the

In

several employees huddled

photos really be of

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

cover story?"

parent would broadcast their child's

it."

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

into malicious laughter, cut short by a thunderous bang as a stall

carved from ice, her razor-sharp gaze cutting through

women gathered at the

gossips exchanged nervous glances, wondering how they'd missed

presence.

shadow, following her

pink forced a smile. "What brings