The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

Chapter 754:

“Stop.” Bruce’s voice sliced through the silence.

His sharp gaze locked onto a tall, slender figure in the distance. His expression darkened, unreadable.

Ever since strangers had broken into her unit, Corrine had moved out of Platinum Apartments. She had only returned tonight to grab a few belongings.

She walked briskly toward the elevator, her mind elsewhere, when a firm grip suddenly closed around her wrist. Her body tensed, and a cold light flashed in her eyes.

“Corrine, I didn’t expect to see you here.” Bruce’s deep voice came from behind, laced with something she couldn’t quite place.

She turned sharply as she instinctively wrenched her arm free, catching the heavy scent of alcohol on him. Her brows knitted slightly in distaste.

Stepping aside, she deliberately created space between them. “Mr. Ashton, do you need something?”

but the words stalled in his

car, and before he could

him coolly and let out a

“Were you following me?”

wasn’t!” Bruce blurted. “I just… saw you,

not resented Corrine? Had he not sworn to push her away? Then

have

impromptu decision, and the longer she lingered, the more likely it

𝗟α𝗍𝖊𝓼𝓉 ςhαρ𝖙𝖊𝗋𝖘 g𝒶l𝗇𝓸v𝖾𝗅𝗌．ⅽ𝗈𝗆

another word, she turned on her heel and

closing the distance between them. His fingers caught her wrist again,

you hear

time. Not interested,” she

to let go. “I know you hate me, but I never meant to hurt you. I just… I

Her gaze sharpened as she stared at him. “You were not worthy before,