The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

Chapter 1462:

But just as he took his first step, Saul and Matias appeared, blocking his path.

Bruce stopped abruptly, a deep crease forming between his brows.

“You smeared my name in front of everyone, Mr. Ashton. Did you really think a lame excuse like ‘I had too much to drink’ would clear your name?” Corrine’s voice rang out sharply behind him.

Bruce stiffened, turning slowly to see Corrine leaning against Nate’s shoulder.

She stood with her arms folded, one finger gently tapping her arm. The slight lift at the corners of her eyes softened her stunning face with a graceful curve.

Beside her, Nate held her close, his arm wrapped protectively around her waist. With his tall frame and quiet strength, he radiated the presence of a king watching over his queen.

on Bruce—cold and empty, as if looking right through

over Bruce as the full weight of his mistake

lie to himself—there was truth in what he’d said, though clouded by alcohol. The thought of Corrine belonging to someone like Nate stung deeply. It hurt

wasn’t just the liquor talking;

I spoke harshly. But you and I both know it wasn’t slander,” Bruce said, trying to claw back some control. “We dated for three years and almost got married. Those are facts.

implication was clear: what they once shared couldn’t just be erased, so Nate dating a woman Bruce had discarded

into a bright smile, but the gleam in her eyes was anything but warm. “You’re right—it’s a fact. So why not tell everyone about the little affair you had with Leah during those three years? Don’t act like the victim now, pretending I was the one who betrayed

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intended to drag this out. Bruce wasn’t worth the effort. But he kept pushing—twisting the past to use her as a tool to ridicule Nate—and that,

you ditched me at the altar for Leah, leaving