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.

her as burning coals—why would she even consider requesting them? But merely a token punishment would not suffice for

and vain tendencies, she was aware that Rita was held in the highest regard by

Tracy valued most were the financial well-being of the Ashton family and her beloved Rita. Wrecking the Ashton family in a single stroke would be

fair to hold her responsible. Caught between

district land held no real value for Corrine; she pursued it solely to oppose Bruce. Aware that Ashton Group was eyeing expansion into the southern district, Corrine was

with double the severity. How else

a subtle smile flickered across Nate’s face

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clear why fate has brought

similarly ruthless and vengeful, both harboring a deep-seated desire

gesture, her smile mirroring his as their glasses clinked in a

you have plans the day after

look of curiosity crossed Corrine’s

“What for?”