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 employer's reflection in the rearview mirror; he weighed his next words carefully before venturing, "Mr. Ashton, perhaps we could intercept Miss Holland along her

through the air

assistant stammered, acutely aware

could he possibly possess such resources

leaving Ashton Group, Corrine had vanished without a trace, leaving

breadcrumbs to follow.

moving to massage his throbbing temples. "Let's

mind raced with possibilities-Corrine must have connections there, explaining her ability to move freely and share meals

crawled through traffic, Bruce's phone shattered the

"Hello, Mr. Ashton."

Bruce inquired with carefully measured

rubber band about to snap, heavy

throat before responding with diplomatic caution, "Mr. Ashton, after the higher-ups' review, I regret to inform you that your submitted materials

knitted together as his handsome features

"Could there be some

at this unprecedented rejection-every previous loan application had sailed through Allard's bank without

revealed this isn't personal. Recent regulatory changes have tightened lending policies. Your company's scale and

investments."

only grew stormier, his frown carving deeper lines into his

eternity, he responded with forced composure, "I understand.