The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

The Betrayed Heiress' Return to Elegance 226

Chapter 226 Could There Be

Some Mistake

Bruce's expression darkened like storm clouds gathering on the horizon as the call came to an abrupt end.

In the front seat, his assistant instinctively drew in a sharp breath, willing himself

become invisible against the leather upholstery.

The atmosphere in the car grew heavier with each passing moment, a testament

to how Bruce hadn't shown a single trace of joy since Corrine's departure from the Ashton

family.

Misfortune seemed to shadow the Ashton family relentlessly these days, denying them

even a moment's respite.

Corrine's refusal to meet Bruce spoke volumes about the depths of her lingering

resentment.

assistant's eyes darted cautiously to his employer's reflection in the rearview mirror; he weighed his next words carefully before venturing, "Mr. Ashton, perhaps we could intercept Miss

gaze cut through the air like a perfectly

assistant stammered, acutely aware of his

possess such resources and

Ashton Group, Corrine had

breadcrumbs to follow.

moving to massage his throbbing temples. "Let's go

possibilities-Corrine must have connections there, explaining her ability to

traffic, Bruce's phone shattered the tense silence.

"Hello, Mr. Ashton."

measured humility. "Has our loan

rubber band about to snap,

his throat before responding with diplomatic caution, "Mr. Ashton, after the higher-ups' review, I regret to inform you that your submitted materials were not approved. Perhaps exploring other banking options would be

brows knitted together as

marble. "Could there

previous loan application

your frustration," Allard offered soothingly. "To be frank, my inquiries revealed this isn't personal. Recent regulatory changes have

investments."

his frown

an eternity, he responded with forced composure, "I understand. Thank you