The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

Chapter 318:

“I committed to staying out of it, but I won’t let them continue unchecked.” Nate’s eyes held a depth that was both intriguing and slightly intimidating, a quiet confidence emanating from him. He believed that the troubles Corrine faced were solely the doing of the Ashton family. In his view, eliminating the Ashton family from Corrine’s life would usher in calm and ease.

Noticing something in his expression, Corrine couldn’t resist asking, “What actions have you taken against the Ashton family?”

“Take a wild guess,” Nate replied with a smirk, leisurely tasting a shrimp. His simple act of eating shrimp seemed infused with an enchanting elegance.

Corrine diverted her gaze, shielding her inner conflict with her wine glass.

“If you prefer not to say, that’s fine.”

“What concessions did you extract from the Ashton family?” Nate asked further.

A subtle shift appeared in Corrine’s demeanor.

“Five percent of Ashton Group’s market value, along with the land in the southern commercial district.” She held no interest in the Ashton Group’s shares.

the Ashton family, the shares of Ashton Group were as undesirable to her as burning coals—why would

and vain tendencies, she was aware that Rita was held in the highest regard by Tracy. Real revenge isn’t about trading blows. It’s

Ashton family and her beloved Rita. Wrecking the Ashton family in a single stroke would be expensive, yet targeting Rita might prove a more

to hold her responsible. Caught between safeguarding her family’s wealth and

oppose Bruce. Aware that Ashton

resolved to retaliate with double the severity. How else could she fulfill her role

smile flickered across Nate’s face as he

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and vengeful, both harboring

her smile mirroring his as their glasses clinked

you have plans the day after

of curiosity crossed

“What for?”