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?”

the words stalled in

had seen her from the car, and before he could stop himself, he had

coolly and let out

“Were you following me?”

I wasn’t!” Bruce blurted. “I

trailed off. A strange doubt crept into his mind. Had he not resented Corrine? Had he not sworn to push her away? Then why had he chased after

have time

an impromptu decision, and the longer she

𝗟α𝗍𝖊𝓼𝓉 ςhαρ𝖙𝖊𝗋𝖘 g𝒶l𝗇𝓸v𝖾𝗅𝗌．ⅽ𝗈𝗆

word, she turned on

distance between

you hear me

time. Not interested,” she shot

“I know you hate me, but I never meant to hurt you. I just… I want us

she stared at him. “You were not worthy before, and you are even less worthy