The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

Chapter 412:

Farris had braced himself for this reaction, but hearing it still stung. A feeling of disappointment settled in his chest.

So, this was how it was. Corrine had truly cut ties, wiping away the years she had spent with the Ashton family as if they meant nothing.

Farris exhaled slowly.

“Corrine, Rita crossed the line this time. I admit that. I’m calling to apologize on her behalf. I hope you can let this go.”

“A bet is a bet.” Corrine’s voice didn’t waver. Rita and Leah had avoided the pole dance, but in the end, Corrine had lost nothing. Forgiveness wasn’t even necessary. As for the Ashton family, she knew Rita’s resentment toward her would only fuel Tracy’s hatred as well.

“Look, I won’t defend what Rita did. It was just a piece of clothing; she shouldn’t have argued with you over this,” Farris said after a pause.

“But you humiliated her, Corrine. Forcing her to kneel and bark like a dog? That was too much. No matter what, Rita is still a member of the Ashton family. Her actions don’t just affect her—they reflect on all of us. You know how important our family’s reputation is.”

His words were polite, measured, but his meaning was sharp.

started as an apology

her of being petty, of overreacting, of disrespecting the Ashton name over something as trivial

though there

your reputation matters,” she

me—what does any of that have to do

had no ties to the Ashton family

who’d just take it when Rita

hardened, taking on an almost scolding

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gotten into you? You’ve always been the rational one. Why are

eyes darkened, her

what gives you the

hadn’t

But Corrine wasn’t finished.