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.

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 Holland along her

piercing gaze cut through the air

the assistant stammered,

possess such resources and

Group, Corrine had vanished without a trace,

breadcrumbs to follow.

to massage his throbbing temples. "Let's

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

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

"Hello, Mr. Ashton."

measured humility. "Has our loan

silence stretched like a rubber band about to snap, heavy with

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

together

"Could there

at this unprecedented rejection-every previous loan application had

Allard offered soothingly. "To be frank, my inquiries revealed this isn't personal.

investments."

only grew stormier, his frown carving

forced composure, "I understand.