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 Rita crossed

late for that realization,

drew a measured breath, his face

watched his retreating form, her eyes swimming with confusion

the online scandal had set tongues wagging throughout the

In

restroom, several employees huddled together,

really be

chairman claim she'd been studying abroad all this

cover story?"

what parent would broadcast their child's mistakes? Of

it."

so untouchable, like some distant star, but

short by a thunderous

ice, her razor-sharp gaze cutting through

gathered at the

exchanged nervous glances,

presence.

shadow, following her every command

pink forced a smile. "What

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