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 The young, carefree Bruce once known had been replaced by someone far more composed, cloaked in mystery.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 his coffee

20 years raising my daughter, only for her to care more about another man than her own dad. Look at this—my mug’s empty, and yet she doesn’t even think

embarrassment, and she shot him

what are

couldn’t help but admire her shy charm, but a fleeting shadow

drinking coffee. Come and eat,” Sonia called, placing bowls of homemade cream soup onto the dining table and gesturing for everyone to

meal appeared harmonious, but beneath it, the

a project from Ashton Group. However, Ashton Group had only just

from the Burgess family now would risk derailing everything Bruce had carefully

now

be. Corey lowered his gaze, the coldness in his eyes carefully masked, and smoothly

I want to ensure she’s well taken care of. I’ve watched you grow up too,

opened his mouth to respond, but Corey raised his hand,