The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

The Betrayed Heiress' Return to Elegance 240

Chapter 240 Are You Questioning My Authority

"I see..." Moses drawled, dragging out the words as if a realization had just struck him. "Ah, is this the same Ashton family that clawed its way back to power-with a little help from a woman?"

"Exactly." Zack picked up the wine glass beside him, swirling the liquid lazily.

He had long noticed Nate's growing interest in Corrine, but he hadn't expected him to go as far as stirring up trouble for the Ashton family over her.

It seemed he had truly fallen hard this time.

Moses frowned in confusion. "What kind of grudge does Nate have against the Ashtons?"

In the business world, the Ashton family was barely in the same league. Logically, there shouldn't be any reason for them to cross paths, let alone clash.

Zack glanced at Moses, a knowing smirk playing on his lips.

Given Moses' temperament, he probably couldn't wrap his head around the fact that

Nate was acting out over a woman.

no intention of

it. Just focus on your tasks." He patted Moses' shoulder

be long before

name occupied prime locations, and the moment news of their sale hit the market, buyers wasted no time

was another headache

You can't just sit back and watch her suffer," Tracy pleaded, her voice trembling. "Rita is a member of the Ashton family, your blood. Her

his teeth

admit-Corrine had backed

district project was a cornerstone of Ashton Group's strategy this year. If they could establish themselves in the southern district's market,

land meant forfeiting their only shot

side was his family's legacy; on

was no

with dread. A wave of panic crashed over her, and she wailed, "Bruce, Rita is your sister! How can you just stand by and let her go to jail? If she gets locked up, I-I won't be able to

sobs only intensified Bruce's

of his nose, he exhaled sharply and snapped, "Tell

word, he ended the call, unwilling to say anything

leaned back in his chair, his gaze drifting toward the vast

of city lights reflected in his eyes as he pulled out

silence.