The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

Chapter 317:

Not a chance.

Bruce shook the thought away. Corrine might have some influence, but there was no way she alone could bend the will of those in power.

Yet, upon reflection, Bruce could not recall any recent conflicts involving the Ashton family, other than with Corrine. If not Corrine, then who could it be?

“Mr. Hayes, the higher we climb, the more scrutiny we face. The Ashton family has 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 gesture of humility. The Ashton family had labored to recover from previous setbacks to reach their present prominence. Bruce was determined to prevent any recurrence of past difficulties.

Observing Bruce for a brief moment, Clive accepted the drink.

“Mr. Ashton, we have a history. Naturally, I’ll assist you in this matter.”

a sense of unease persisted. The food before him lost

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swirled her wine, a relaxed smile graced Corrine’s lips, highlighting her mesmerizing allure. Her gaze seemed to

Corrine responded with a light tone, “That

other end, experienced a surge of worry and hastened to clarify, saying, “Miss Holland, the amount involved isn’t trivial. These

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for her wine glass again, only to find the gourmet meal in

the Ashton family was absent. Despite achieving her excessive demands,

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maybe it was when she recognized that Bruce was not the savior she had

and resentment. Thus, her actions against the Ashton family were simply a reflex, a reaction to their

paused to take a sip