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.

of Ashton Group were as undesirable to her as burning coals—why would she even consider requesting them? But

in the highest regard by Tracy. Real revenge isn’t about trading blows.

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

the conflict, making it fair to hold her responsible.

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

retaliate with double the severity. How else could

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