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

only raw anxiety. "Bruce, tell me truthfully.

escaped Bruce's lips. "Isn't it rather late for that realization, Mom?"

measured breath, his face remaining impassive. "I'll handle

form, her eyes swimming with confusion

scandal had set tongues

In

employees huddled together, trading

those photos really be of

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

cover story?"

their child's mistakes? Of course they'd

it."

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

by a thunderous bang as a stall door

emerged, her face carved from ice, her razor-sharp gaze cutting

the sink.

nervous glances, wondering

presence.

reputation-Corrine's devoted shadow, following her every command without

in pink forced a smile. "What brings you