The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

Chapter 780:

Bruce gave a nonchalant acknowledgment before rising to leave. Watching his retreating figure, Tracy let out a long sigh at the recent events.

Truth be told, Leah had never been her ideal choice, but her ties to Andromache made her valuable.

Leah knew this, too. And so did the Burgess family.

“Dad, why did you suddenly bring up the wedding today?” Leah asked, her tone laced with confusion.

Corey glanced up at her, the corners of his lips curving into an enigmatic smile. “If I had simply suggested that you and Bruce register the marriage, do you think the Ashton family would have agreed?” From the very beginning, Corey had never intended for Bruce and Leah to hold a grand wedding.

His true goal was to have them legally bound as quickly as possible. But if he had proposed that outright, the Ashton family would have undoubtedly resisted.

Sonia scoffed. “The Ashtons are always scheming. If it weren’t for Andromache’s backing, their arrogance would have made them believe that no woman was worthy of Bruce.”

be spoken aloud,”

that, Sonia finally fell silent, though resentment

night,” Corey announced. “Prepare yourself, Leah. Attend with

Leah nodded. “Understood.”

their meal, and the clock

age and frail health, Nigel needed

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escorted away by his assistant. Before leaving, he turned to Corrine with an

up your mind, let

Corrine nodded. “I understand.”

her leave as well, slipping into

silhouette disappear into the car, murmurs arose among the remaining

prized student. What a shame she didn’t

isn’t she just skilled in orthopedics?” someone