The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

The Betrayed Heiress' Return to Elegance 228

Chapter 228 Sacrificing My Dignity For Your Comfort

Bruce lowered his gaze, his voice barely a whisper. "I'm sorry..."

The words had barely left his lips when Corrine's hand struck his cheek with a resounding crack.

"Your apologies mean nothing!" Corrine's voice trembled with years of pent-up fury, "I devoted three years of my life to the Ashton family, and this is how you repay me?"

Her eyes blazed with unbridled anger. "Now that scandal threatens your precious reputation, you sacrifice me as your scapegoat, leaking my personal information to the vultures. Have you forgotten your roots? The Ashton family's rise to prominence in Lyhaton rests on my shoulders. Your current glory? That was my doing-Corrine Holland's legacy. What would you be without me?"

Bruce's jaw clenched at her accusations, his words emerging through gritted teeth. "I'm

sorry..."

the air

crimson handprint blooming on his cheek,

remained motionless.

the empty title of Mrs. Ashton. Yet you persist in tormenting me. Now you stoop to framing me, hiding behind Rita's supposed naivety. Tell me, Bruce, why does Rita Ashton still act like a child well into her twenties? Is that why

shadow crossed Bruce's features as he caught her

falls on the Ashton family, Corrine. I'll make whatever amends I can. Show some mercy-don't hold this against Rita.

so when sweet words fail, you resort to

meant..." Bruce"

a bank card? Or perhaps I should graciously forgive these despicable actions because

before him, his patience evaporating. "Corrine, for once, listen

dripped from her words. "I'm not that person, Bruce. I've never let an insult go unanswered. Yes, I helped elevate the Ashton family, giving you the audacity to test my limits repeatedly. But that ends now. Watch closely as I

their humble beginnings."

dilating with turbulent emotions as