The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

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Chapter 236 A Typical Member Of The Ford Fam...

The Ashton family once dismissed Corrine as merely a village girl without any significant ties in Lyhaton. Had it not been for her sharp intellect and decisive actions,

she might never have crossed paths with the Ashton family.

However, the once underestimated village girl had risen to a level the Ashton family

could now only aspire to since her departure.

Corrine didn't just own Timeless Treasures. She could also get the famous lawyer,

Waldo, to work for her with ease.

Corrine was no longer someone they could mess with easily.

Right then, Tracy's mind was consumed by thoughts of Rita, leaving no room to share

Millard's concerns.

"It's absurd! Rita is too young to face jail!" Tracy exclaimed, her eyes brimming with

tears. "If she ends up imprisoned, what will become of her social standing? Which reputable Lyhaton family would then accept her?"

her room, Rita found herself completely cut off, her

confiscated.

distinctly hear the strained tones of her parents' voices discussing

expected Corrine to vindicate herself with those altered images,

foresee a legal

lawsuit, Rita knew she

thought of her reputation in shambles and being stuck with

made her shudder.

This reality was unacceptable.

locked and could only

she anticipated this outcome, she never would have spread those damaging photos of

a resolute declaration, saying, "I'll consolidate what we have. If it's still not enough,

responded with a nod,

took one last look at her, let out

back.

found out through Jules that the Ashton family had begun to offload their real estate in

mines in the real estate

said, his voice tinged with both pride and

the Ford family but rather about Corrine embodying what it meant to

of reciprocity rather than generosity, the Ford family believed

lessons to heart, always seeking revenge