The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

Chapter 423:

“I was thinking of scheduling a day to personally apologize. Do you think your parents would be open to a visit soon?”

“There’s no need for that, Mr. Burgess,” Bruce replied, his tone courteous but resolute. He knew the incident wasn’t entirely Leah’s fault.

If Corrine hadn’t acted so aggressively, the whole ordeal might never have happened, sparking a media frenzy that thrust both the Burgess and Ashton families into the spotlight.

At his words, Corey lifted his gaze, locking eyes with Bruce in a steady, scrutinizing look. Back in the day, Leah and Bruce had been inseparable, childhood friends always by each other’s side.

It wouldn’t have been an exaggeration to say that Corey had watched Bruce grow up. But the man before him now was different. The young, carefree Bruce once known had been replaced by someone far more composed, cloaked in mystery. Bruce was no longer easy to read; his presence was almost inscrutable.

As their conversation continued, Leah moved about the room, her hands busy with serving coffee and arranging fruit for Bruce.

the corners of Corey’s lips, and he lifted

more about another man than her own dad. Look at this—my mug’s empty, and yet she

cheeks flushed with embarrassment, and she shot him a playful

what are

help but admire her shy charm, but a fleeting shadow darkened his gaze, a hint

coffee. Come and eat,” Sonia called, placing bowls of homemade cream soup onto

but beneath it, the

project from Ashton Group. However, Ashton Group had only just found its footing after months of hardship, and

now would risk derailing everything Bruce

chapters now on

sometimes silence was louder than any words could ever be. Corey lowered his gaze, the coldness in his eyes

ensure she’s well taken care of. I’ve watched you grow up too, Bruce, and I trust you’ll look after

to respond, but Corey raised his