The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

Chapter 751:

She closed her eyes, trying to clear her mind, when a thought struck her like a flicker of light in the dark. “The two projects currently under our wing—they’re both under my management. If I leave now, they’ll be left hanging.”

A spark of hope ignited within her. “Yes! Andromache is my godmother. She won’t stand for this. Once she hears about me being ousted, she’ll make sure they pay.”

Sonia gazed at her, torn between worry and hesitation. “Leah…” She placed a gentle hand on her daughter’s. “You don’t have to hold on so tightly to this. Remember, your father wanted you to take over the company as a bridge to the Ashton family. As long as your relationship with Bruce remains strong, you can still marry into the Ashton family, even without the company backing.”

Marry into the Ashton family…

Leah’s mind fixated on the words, each syllable ringing in her ears.

She had once believed it without question, but Bruce’s cold attitude today left her uneasy, as though something beyond her grasp was slipping away, just out of reach.

No longer the soft-spoken, considerate young man he once was

he became. But one thing was certain: to

to step

with a sharp creak. Corey entered, his face set in grim lines, a heavy aura of authority surrounding him. “Come to my study,” he said coldly

Leah stood before him in the study, her

blade. “The shareholders want you out. You should start packing your things from the office.

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his tone left no

trying desperately to keep her composure. “Dad, is there really no room

curled in disdain. “Do you realize someone is exploiting this chaos to secretly buy up our shares? The shareholders might seem calm on the surface, but many

pale, disbelief washing over her. “How…

up. “That’s not all. I had people follow Emily and