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.

must be settled. Wouldn’t you agree?” Farris’ voice was steady as 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

words but

the trouble of

crafted demeanor. But after everything she had endured, the truth was crystal clear—Farris’ only real

it all

his

you have a recording in

gaze, meeting Farris’ eyes with

added smoothly, “Are you hoping I’ll get rid

For a moment,

long silence, he

She has no one to blame but her own actions. And frankly, I won’t say she doesn’t deserve it. But seeing her in that hospital bed, crying day after day, I believe she truly regrets what she’s done. Can’t

“I hope you’ll delete the recording. She’ll have to get married someday,

sharpened as