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 clenched

each other? I know you despise me and can’t forgive me, but can’t you see I’m

primarily because he longed for Corrine’s forgiveness. Moreover, he hoped she would sway Calan to keep his investments flowing into

gaze remained

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You have no idea what I’ve been through. How can you expect 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 you, so

words, Corrine

him, Bruce

forgive me, then help me this

his plea, Corrine turned

glass,

smile suddenly

you still trying to secure Calan’s

was Bruce’s only response as he pressed his lips tightly

assist you. Rather, I will actively encourage Calan to withdraw his support from