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

overthink it. Just focus on your tasks."

it wouldn't be long before Nate officially introduced

and the moment news of their sale hit the market, buyers

the southern district was another headache altogether-one that left Millard

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

his jaw, his teeth grinding together

admit-Corrine had backed him

strategy this year. If they could establish themselves in the southern district's market,

meant forfeiting their only

one side was his family's legacy; on the other, his

no

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

desperate sobs only

bridge of his nose, he exhaled sharply and snapped, "Tell Corrine-I'll

he ended the call, unwilling

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

eyes as he

silence.

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