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.

to 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

Bruce's piercing gaze cut through the air like a

know..." the assistant stammered, acutely aware of his

possibly possess such resources

Group, Corrine had vanished without

breadcrumbs to follow.

released a bone-weary sigh, his fingers moving to massage his throbbing temples.

explaining her ability to move

the tense silence. The bank manager's

"Hello, Mr. Ashton."

inquired with carefully measured humility. "Has

a rubber band about to snap,

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

Bruce's brows knitted together

marble. "Could there be some

this unprecedented rejection-every previous loan application had sailed through Allard's

be frank, my inquiries revealed this isn't personal. Recent regulatory changes have tightened lending policies.

investments."

expression only grew stormier, his frown carving deeper lines into his

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