The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

The Betrayed Heiress' Return to Elegance 229

Chapter 229 Left Her Mind Completely Blank

The question had haunted Corrine's thoughts like a persistent shadow.

It represented everything-her decision to choose Bruce against her family's wishes, her relentless dedication to the Ashton family's success.

Her heart thundered in her chest as she voiced the question.

A thoughtful gleam flickered in Bruce's eyes at her question.

Corrine studied his expression, and in that moment of silence, understanding crystallized within her.

Her lips curved into a subtle, knowing smile as she gracefully slipped into her waiting

car.

The vehicle pulled away, leaving Bruce rooted to the spot, lost in a fog of confusion.

Only after her car vanished into the distance did her earlier words echo through his mind. “I helped elevate the Ashton family, giving you the audacity to test my limits repeatedly. But that ends now. Watch closely as I dedicate myself to returning the Ashton family to their humble beginnings."

Would she follow through?

what she had

the current Corrine was

betrayal, and now faced Rita's calculated assault

her fierce spirit, forgiveness

sent ice through Bruce's veins, making him

drove him to reach for his phone, seeking

doubt crept in-the Ashton family had evolved beyond its humble beginnings Could Corrine's words

government permits

threats seemed hollow in the face of

Corrine sat in contemplative silence, watching the world blur past

window.

magnetic voice broke through her thoughts. "Aren't

weary sigh escaping her lips. "All these

crumbled to dust, rendering her years of

been to Forestvale?"

as memories surfaced. "Yes," she

a summer camp with Jules. One sleepless night, I scaled the school

life's fragility and humanity's

each moment stretching

huddled like terrified animals in filthy corners, desperate to survive