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.

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

piercing gaze cut through the

assistant stammered, acutely aware of his

possibly possess such resources

Ashton Group, Corrine had

breadcrumbs to follow.

a bone-weary sigh, his fingers moving to massage his throbbing temples. "Let's go to

must have connections there, explaining her

phone shattered the tense silence. The bank manager's name flashed

"Hello, Mr. Ashton."

with carefully measured humility. "Has our loan

band about

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

knitted together

there be some

previous loan application had sailed through Allard's

Ashton, 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 flagged as

investments."

frown carving deeper

with forced composure, "I understand. Thank you for your