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 memories of the compliant Corrine who had once yielded to his every demand. Surely she wouldn't destroy what she had helped create. The Ashton family's rise had

current Corrine was

his betrayal, and now

fierce spirit,

realization sent ice through Bruce's veins, making him

for his phone, seeking

Ashton family had evolved beyond its humble beginnings

and government permits were secured, the Ashton family's

in the face

Corrine sat in contemplative silence, watching the world blur

window.

voice broke through her thoughts. "Aren't you worried about making your boyfriend jealous

Nate's offered comfort, a weary sigh escaping

cherished had crumbled to dust, rendering her years of devotion

to Forestvale?" Nate's question

as memories

with Jules. One sleepless night, I

shown her life's fragility and

had seemed to crawl, each moment stretching into an eternity

had huddled like terrified animals in filthy corners, desperate to survive