The Jilted Heiress' Return to the High Life - Chapter 160

Chapter 160:

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Meanwhile, after the guests had left, the Ashton family surrounded Farris like moths to a flame.

“Farris, even if we angered Corrine today, did you really have to give her the company shares?”

Farris let out a cold snort, his sharp gaze silencing the room.

“If I don’t give her the shares, should I just sit back and watch her dismantle Ashton Group?” His voice dripped with disdain.

“Corrine is intent on severing all ties with this family. When she comes for retribution, what makes you think she’ll hold back? Your constant petty schemes to undermine her? Or Bruce’s betrayal?”

Millard, Bruce’s father, furrowed his brow in contemplation before speaking slowly, his tone cautious.

“Are you worried that if Bruce and Leah get engaged, Corrine will retaliate?”

“Corrine and Bruce were together for three years, only for her to be abandoned at the altar. That alone paints Bruce as unfaithful. If word of his engagement to Leah comes out during the anniversary celebration, do you think Ashton Group’s reputation will remain unscathed?” Farris fixed him with a deep, probing look.

Millard’s expression darkened immediately, his confidence wavering under the weight of Farris’ gaze.

Farris’ voice carried an undeniable finality as he continued, “Bruce’s marriage is his business, but I have one condition—it must not drag the company into any scandal.”

“Understood,” Millard replied, his tone heavy with resignation. He knew all too well how fragile Ashton Group’s position was. Any misstep, no matter how minor, could trigger chaos the company couldn’t afford.

As Farris reached the door, he paused, something seemingly occurring to him, and he turned back to Millard.

“Rita is reckless. Confine her to her room and let her reflect on her actions.”

Millard didn’t dare to argue and quickly nodded.

“Of course, Dad.”

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Once Farris left the room, the other Ashton family members wasted no time swarming Millard, their voices buzzing with barely restrained indignation.

“Millard, what’s going on? Didn’t you say Corrine was just some unsophisticated girl from the countryside?”

“Exactly! You made her sound uncultured, but I didn’t see anything out of place with her behavior today.”

“The real question is, how on earth did she become the owner of Timeless Treasures?”

“That’s Timeless Treasures we’re talking about—its worth is astronomical!”

A murmur of regret swept through the room, growing louder with every word. If they had known Corrine held such wealth and power, they would never have allowed Bruce…

They shouldn’t have let her go so easily. They should have, at the very least, demanded compensation for all the years she spent benefiting from the Ashton family.

These matters not only left Millard puzzled but also weighed heavily on his thoughts.

Though he knew little about Donnelly personally, the rumors were enough to paint a vivid picture. Donnelly’s background was a mystery, yet his influence was undeniable, making him a figure no one dared to cross.

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