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.

had no intention of

focus on your tasks." He

be long before Nate

name occupied prime locations, and the moment news of their

the southern district was another headache altogether-one that left Millard and Tracy with no

how much the southern district project means to you, but Rita is your sister. 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 success or failure affects all of us-you

clenched his jaw, his teeth grinding

had backed him

cornerstone of Ashton Group's strategy this year. If they could establish themselves in

that land meant forfeiting their only shot

one side was his family's legacy; on the

was no

twisted 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

only intensified Bruce's

nose, he exhaled sharply and snapped, "Tell Corrine-I'll agree

the call, unwilling to say anything

in his office, he leaned back in his chair, his gaze drifting toward

lights reflected in his eyes as he pulled out a

silence.