The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

Chapter 674:

Suppressing the surge of emotion, Corey took a breath and, with barely contained eagerness, asked, “And what did you say?”

“I told her if she’s willing, then so am I,” Leah responded, her gaze drifting casually to her nails.

“She also mentioned she wants me to take over our family’s company soon, to personally train me for it.”

For a moment, Corey’s excitement waned, the sparkle in his eyes dimming. He rubbed his fingers together thoughtfully.

“So, the condition for her to take you as a goddaughter is for you to take the reins of Burgess Group?”

Leah nodded, her tone indifferent as she admired her nails.

“You could say that. But she promised me that with her guidance, the Burgess family could rival the Ashtons.”

That offer was enough to tempt Corey.

Burgess family had been dwindling for years, and no one felt the weight of their fall more than he did. The thought of

remain a subordinate when they

moment of quiet contemplation, Corey’s expression hardened, his resolve solidifying like

the appointment letter ready

he stood up, his steps purposeful as he made his way toward his

frail

future rests

his gaze with quiet

Dad. I won’t let

her phone rang. Her

this,” she said, already moving toward the stairs. Without another word, she slipped upstairs, phone in hand, and headed straight for

Bruce’s voice came through,

“Leah.”

“Bruce,” she responded softly.

wasted no time on