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.”

Ashton,” Leah replied cheerfully, presenting

delicacy, I hope it pleases

really didn’t have to bring anything,” Tracy gestured subtly to a maid, who moved

Leah, clasping her hand

remarkable woman you are today—kind, thoughtful, and considerate. Bruce couldn’t ask for a better partner.

crept across Leah’s cheeks as she smiled

you don’t resent me. If it weren’t for my involvement,

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

𝙈𝙤𝙧𝙚 𝙘𝙝𝙖𝙥𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙨 ⓘ𝓷 gⱯ𝗅𝗇𝗈ν𝖊𝗅𝘀⧼𝖼𝗈𝗺

current predicament. Yet the family conveniently overlooked their own role—their insatiable greed and Rita’s revenge, leading

Corrine sent a wave of satisfaction coursing through

to the sofa, accepting a cup of coffee from the maid before offering

savored a sip, exhaling deeply before turning her attention to

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