The Betrayed Heiress' Return to Elegance 242

Chapter 242 Treading A Similar Path

Clive Hayes had quickly learned the significance of cultivating relationships upon ascending to his current role.

The Ashton family, being the rising stars of Lyhaton, naturally piqued his interest. Thus, when Bruce reached out, Clive was inclined to oblige him with a meeting.

The nature of Bruce's inquiry didn't come as a shock to Clive.

As he placed his wine glass on the table, a complex look clouded Clive's eyes while he studied Bruce. "Mr. Ashton, having risen to prominence among Lyhaton's elite, did it ever occur to you that you might have inadvertently crossed someone formidable?"

An evident tension gripped Bruce, his grip on his glass tightening.

He averted his eyes, concealing his sudden anxiety.

Clive's statement bore an unsettling resemblance to a past ing

Memories of the Burgess family's trouble surfaced for Bruce, along with Kason's cautionary words to Leah, saying, "I'm here to deliver a warning from those in charge. Don't provoke those you shouldn't."

Now, reflecting on Clive's statement sent shivers through him.

Ashton family was treading a similar path

Corrine, her expression cold yet captivating, flashed before

the instigator be

Not a chance.

the

there was no way she alone could bend

of those in

upon reflection, Bruce could not recall any recent conflicts involving the Ashton family, other than with

not Corrine, then who could it

strived to foster positive connections. I'm at a loss as to whom we might have upset. Could you

recover from previous

was determined to prevent any

for a brief moment, Clive accepted the drink. "Mr. Ashton, we have a history. Naturally, I'll

softened slightly at those words, yet a sense

lost

phone rang with a call from the

Holland, these issues require formal processes. Are you

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