The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

Chapter 444:

“It’s beautiful.”

As the two women delved into conversation, Corrine excused herself to a quiet corner. She leaned against the window, her eyes lost in the sparkling city lights, her thoughts inadvertently drifting to Nate.

“Corrine,” a familiar voice called from behind.

A chill flashed through Corrine’s eyes as she turned slowly. There stood Bruce, looking at her with an intense gaze.

“Why are you here?” he asked.

A sense of discomfort settled in Bruce’s heart the moment he saw Corrine.

“Since when is my presence your concern, Mr. Ashton?” Corrine retorted with cool detachment, a hint of mockery playing at the corners of her eyes.

The sarcasm was clear in Corrine’s voice as she spoke.

darkened, his fists

can’t forgive me, but can’t you see I’m trying to make things right? Everyone makes mistakes, and I’m asking for a chance to redeem myself. It’s unfair

he hoped she would sway

though her gaze remained

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me to understand your plight or grant you absolution? Why should I forgive someone who betrayed me? Bruce, you were never someone I couldn’t replace. I, Corrine, won’t fall apart without

those words, Corrine pivoted

Bruce reached out, seizing

me, then help me

Corrine turned

shone like polished glass, piercingly insightful as if cutting

smile suddenly

you still trying to secure Calan’s

response as

I will not assist you. Rather, I will actively encourage Calan to