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.

possible the Ashton family was treading a similar

Corrine, her expression cold yet captivating,

the instigator be

Not a chance.

the

might have some influence, but there was no way she

those

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

Corrine, then who could

face. The Ashton family have always strived to foster positive connections. I'm at a loss as to whom we might have upset. Could you assist in identifying them? I would like to offer my personal apologies." As he spoke, Bruce rose and poured a drink for Clive, presenting it with both hands as a

had labored to recover from previous setbacks to

prevent any

for a brief moment, Clive accepted the drink. "Mr. Ashton, we have

words,

food before him lost

Corrine's phone rang with a call from the Ashton

issues require formal processes.

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