The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

Chapter 1219:

No matter how much the Ashton family fought or how hard Leah tried to get away, there was something to gain for them either way.

“By the way, are you planning to go home for your birthday this year?” Waldo asked, watching Corrine closely for any sign of reaction.

Corrine’s faint smile disappeared in an instant. She lowered her gaze, and after a brief silence, she answered softly, “I’m not sure. We’ll see.” She hadn’t celebrated her birthday since Kiley took her life that day.

She struggled with whether to mark the day with a celebration or to spend it mourning her mother.

Waldo saw the cold indifference in Corrine’s expression and already knew her answer.

then spoke with care. “Corrine, she made her choices, and you’re not responsible for

She simply glanced at her phone. “It’s

was time to stop pushing. He watched Corrine walk away

will,” she replied without turning

Law Firm, she ran into the

family, and I know you could get me fired with just one word, but can you at least understand what it’s like for someone like me? Mr. Ford told me to turn away visitors without appointments. If you have an issue, take it up

welled up with tears, and bitterness dripped

demeanor. “You keep hiding behind rules, but let me ask you something. First, did you tell Waldo right away when I mentioned my purpose here? Second, when I told you who I was and asked you to call him, did you do it?

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shifted between confusion and frustration as Corrine spoke. “You kept ignoring me, and as a receptionist, you failed to do your job. So