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.”

don’t need to be spoken aloud,”

though resentment still simmered beneath

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

Leah nodded. “Understood.”

and the others finished their meal, and the clock crept toward one o’clock

his age and frail health,

𝕺𝖗𝖎𝖌𝖎𝖓𝖆𝖑 𝖓𝖑𝖞 𝖔𝖓 𝓰𝖆𝖑𝖓𝖔𝖛𝖊𝖑𝖘.𝖈𝖔𝖒

he was escorted away by his assistant.

make up your

Corrine nodded. “I understand.”

as well, slipping into

into the car,

prized student. What a shame she didn’t join

she just skilled in orthopedics?” someone asked,