Chapter 337:

At that moment, her phone interrupted the peacefulness with a call from Jacob.

“Miss Holland, your invitation is waiting in your private mailbox downstairs.”

“Thank you, I’ll get it soon,” Corrine responded, and then ended the call. Leaning against the tub, Corrine let her thoughts drift as the heat from the water relaxed her.

Later, dressed again, Corrine descended to the mailbox and fetched a thick, black envelope. Its classical design and red wax seal bearing the auction house’s symbol signaled its importance.

The famous auction house, Forreal, differentiated its invitations by black, gold, and silver—each color indicating a level of exclusivity, with black being the highest. Corrine held a black invitation in her hand, a sign of top-tier status.

She opened it, checked the time, and then headed back to her apartment.

In a different part of the city, Leah finally secured her own invitation and made her way to the Ashton residence. Upon entering, she immediately felt the subdued, almost melancholic mood of the place.

Tracy, coming down the stairs, met Leah with a reserved smile.

“Hello, Leah.”

Leah replied

this delicacy, I

anything,” Tracy gestured subtly

clasping

woman you are today—kind, thoughtful, and considerate. Bruce couldn’t ask for a better partner. He’s truly blessed to

Leah’s cheeks as she

just… I hope you don’t resent me. If it weren’t for my involvement, the Ashton family wouldn’t

manipulative Corrine bears full responsibility! She hasn’t just damaged your and Bruce’s reputations—she’s brought shame to the entire Ashton family. She seems to have forgotten who provided her comfortable lifestyle all these years. Now that she’s found wealthy backing, she’s determined to crush us beneath her heel. Mark my words, people like her

???? ???????? ⓘ? gⱯ???ν???⧼???

for the Ashton family’s current predicament. Yet the family conveniently

toward Corrine sent a wave of satisfaction coursing through

yourself. Don’t let this upset you further,” Leah said softly. She guided Tracy to the sofa, accepting a cup of coffee from the maid before offering it to Tracy with a solicitous

exhaling deeply before turning her attention

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255