The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

Chapter 517:

“So you came, Corrine.”

“Didn’t you summon me?” Her tone was far cooler than his welcome. She set her handbag on the chair beside her and took a seat, glancing at her watch.

“If you have something to say, just say it.”

Farris’ smile wavered ever so slightly as he took in her detached demeanor, every movement exuding an air of distance. Letting out a soft sigh, he gave his head a slow shake.

At last, he handed her a document folder.

“Take it, Corrine.”

Corrine hesitated briefly before accepting it. Her gaze dropped to the contents—an equity transfer agreement. A faint, knowing smile curved her lips as she set the folder down on the table with deliberate ease. Leaning back, she crossed one leg over the other and adjusted her cuffs with an air of detached elegance.

“So, you’ve decided to step in and plead their case?” she asked.

he continued, “Over the years, you’ve upheld every moral duty toward the Ashton family, yet time and again, they’ve put you through unnecessary trouble. Rita’s predicament now is nothing more than the result

his words but remained silent, waiting for him

wouldn’t have gone through the trouble of arranging this meeting just to hand over an equity transfer

after everything she had endured, the truth was crystal clear—Farris’ only real concern was the future of the Ashton family. And for that, he would sacrifice

all on

his next

have a recording

her gaze, meeting Farris’

she added smoothly,

hit its mark, catching Farris off guard. For a moment,

a long silence, he

say she doesn’t deserve it. But seeing her in that hospital bed,

the recording. She’ll have to get married someday, and it’s hard to

eyes sharpened as she