The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

The Betrayed Heiress' Return to Elegance 241

Chapter 241 One Dilemma

After Another

"What if I am?" Calan calmly snuffed out his cigarette, facing Bruce's piercing stare with a taunting half-smirk.

"The company's crisis seems tied to your private dramas, doesn't it, Mr. Ashton? Given your promise to Corrine, why the continued intrigue with Leah? Your scandal has taken over the internet, and now, leaking Corrine's photos seems like a desperate diversion. Is it so hard to face up to your misdeeds?"

Calan's criticism cut deeper as he continued, "Corrine had a point. Your personal indiscretions impact the company directly, given your role. If you lack the insight to see how crucial your conduct is, why should you remain at the helm? Our funds were supposed to support Ashton Group, not your public scandals,”

Bruce's stance was firm, his hands balled into fists as he suppressed his mounting fury,

"Mr. Ashton, consider this a grace period to sort these issues out. Should you fail to reassure us, we'll be forced to reconsider our investment." Rising abruptly, Calan stormed out, the door slamming resoundingly behind him.

The room fell silent as the other board members cast uneasy looks toward Bruce, and

then quietly left one after another,

Now alone in the large meeting room, Bruce remained.

Just as the assistant was about to step in, he heard something shatter inside the room.

frozen,

silence followed until the meeting room door finally swung

ominous and foreboding, radiating a

in silence, his assistant approached him carefully, addressing him with a respectful,

eyes cut through

trembling hands, the assistant handed him a

inquired coldly, "What is

explained, "The senior authorities just

announcement."

with a critical eye. His expression darkened progressively, his visage seeming to harden

effort to protect Rita, he reluctantly

he redirected his energy toward

document in his grasp, however, appeared to seize

Impossible!

fate itself was

practices, specifically halting the

delay at this crucial early

this kept up, the ongoing projects would eventually pull Ashton Group

them.