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?

to his every demand. Surely she wouldn't destroy what she

current Corrine was

his betrayal, and now faced Rita's calculated assault on

fierce spirit, forgiveness

through Bruce's veins, making

to reach for his phone, seeking Farris'

beyond its humble beginnings

and government permits were secured, the Ashton family's power

threats seemed hollow in the

sat in contemplative silence, watching the world blur past

window.

thoughts. "Aren't

a weary sigh escaping her lips. "All these years of dedication suddenly

crumbled to dust, rendering her years

Forestvale?" Nate's question

features as memories surfaced. "Yes,"

summer camp with Jules. One sleepless night, I scaled the school wall and wandered

shown her life's fragility and humanity's cruel

had seemed to crawl, each moment

animals in filthy