The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

Chapter 761:

They knew nothing about this invisible adversary, which left them dangerously vulnerable. If control of Burgess Group changed hands, it would mean the downfall of their family.

“How are things progressing with Bruce?” Corey asked abruptly.

Leah frowned slightly, unsure how to respond.

Sonia, ever poised, interlaced her fingers with Leah’s and addressed Corey. “After yesterday’s debacle, the fact that their relationship is still intact is a relief in itself. If we push for an engagement now, the Ashton family will only grow suspicious.”

Corey nodded. “True.”

he took a deep drag, his thoughts visibly weighing on him. When he finally spoke, his voice was low and

ask if he’s free to go dress shopping with

up a meeting with the Ashton family—preferably with Farris himself.

family might have seemed to be under Bruce’s control, but in reality, Farris still held the reins. No

won’t even show up,” Leah

the most opposed to her relationship with Bruce. She still remembered the day she had personally visited him after her return to the country, only to be turned away at the door. His excuse had been his

of his shares to Corrine. In his eyes, Corrine was the only woman fit to be Bruce’s wife. Otherwise, why else would he have delayed Bruce’s engagement to her for so

sigh, her brows drawing together in thought. “As long as

is your gateway to

against the ashtray before snuffing it out. “What right does he have to oppose? You were once just the daughter of the Burgess family, but things have changed. Don’t forget—you’re close to Andromache now. That old man from the Ashton family has always valued power and status