The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

The Betrayed Heiress' Return to Elegance 227

Chapter 227 My Boyfriend Is The Jealous Type

Corrine stood with effortless elegance in her champagne silk dress and light blazer, the delicate fabric dancing in the breeze against her long legs.

Her natural confidence and striking beauty commanded attention, and now, wrapped in an aura of cool detachment, she seemed even more magnetic.

Bruce's eyes darted to the car beside her, its windows tinted an impenetrable black that concealed the occupant within. Though he couldn't see the man, instinct told him it was the same person he'd encountered before.

Perhaps driven by pride, or a desperate need to prove his significance to Corrine, Bruce carefully considered his next words before saying, "Could we talk alone for a moment?"

A sardonic laugh escaped Corrine's lips. "Let's talk here. After all, my boyfriend is the jealous type."

words struck Bruce like physical blows, sending a deep, spreading ache through his chest as his hands involuntarily clenched

Ashton, did you come here just to clench your fists?" Corrine's gaze swept meaningfully over his white-knuckled hands as

a bank card from his pocket. "Take

arched delicately. "What do you

entire Ashton family." Bruce paused, his words heavy with sincerity. "Rita is young and reckless. She acts without thinking. Please don't hold this against her. This time, it's the Ashton family that owes you. Take this

of a smile played across Corrine's lips as she lowered her gaze, masking the turbulent emotions in

usual composure had cracked, revealing something fierce

is this? A carrot and stick

dripped

his deep voice rough with embarrassment.

everything, then what would be the point of consequences?" Corrine cut in, her voice sharp as ice. "What you did to me this time can't simply be