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.

his next

cut through the air like

the assistant stammered, acutely aware of his

possibly possess such resources

Ashton Group, Corrine had vanished without a trace,

breadcrumbs to follow.

his fingers moving to massage his throbbing temples.

connections there, explaining her ability to move

crawled through traffic, Bruce's phone shattered the tense silence. The bank manager's name flashed across the

"Hello, Mr. Ashton."

inquired with carefully measured humility. "Has

band about to

cleared 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

knitted together as

marble. "Could there be some

reeled at this unprecedented rejection-every previous loan

I understand your frustration," Allard offered soothingly. "To be frank, my inquiries revealed this isn't personal. Recent regulatory changes have tightened lending policies. Your company's scale and requested amount were

investments."

only grew stormier, his frown carving deeper

what felt like an eternity, he responded with forced composure, "I understand.