The Jilted Heiress' Return to the High Life - Chapter 195

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“Yes,” she answered with disarming honesty, leaving him momentarily at a loss for words.

He studied her face intently, and then a smile tugged at his lips.

“I’ll return for you after work tonight.”

“Okay.” She stepped backward, waving as the distance between them grew. As his car gradually disappeared from view, a familiar emptiness crept into her heart. Only when the vehicle had completely vanished did she release a soft sigh and turn toward her office.

“Corrine, don’t you owe me an explanation?” A harsh voice stopped her in her tracks.

Upon turning to face Bruce, the warmth in her expression cooled, her eyes taking on a steely glint.

With practiced nonchalance, she arched an eyebrow.

“In what capacity are you demanding answers, Mr. Ashton? As my former boyfriend?”

“We’ve barely ended things, and you’re already throwing yourself at another man. I never imagined you could stoop so low!” Bruce’s eyes filled with disappointment, as though she had betrayed their shared history.

Noting his accusatory stare, Corrine’s lips twisted into a sardonic smile.

“As you pointed out, we’re no longer together. My life choices are not your concern. Should I put my existence on pause to honor our failed relationship?”

“You!” Bruce gaped at her, struggling to process this transformation. In his mind, Corrine had always been the perfect combination of cool temperament and unwavering compliance, organizing her life around his needs. Years of her acquiescence had inflated his ego.

Now, faced with this fiercely independent woman who radiated defiance, he found himself unbalanced. Perhaps what truly unsettled him wasn’t her transformation, but the ease with which she had moved forward without him.

Drawing a deep breath to temper his rising anger, he spoke with calculated coldness.

“Corrine, I understand our breakup has been challenging for you, but maintain some dignity rather than degrading yourself to capture my attention!”

“Who exactly do you think you are?” Corrine’s voice carried the weight of glacial disdain as she regarded him with newfound clarity.

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“When I chose you, I could elevate your status and allow you to stand beside me. But once I withdrew my interest, you became insignificant. I refuse to diminish myself for your sake. You’ve grossly overestimated your importance.” Corrine delivered her words with glacial precision.

“My previous interest stemmed from youthful naivety. Now that I’ve discovered someone more worthy, you no longer warrant my attention. Don’t flatter yourself by thinking otherwise.”

Without sparing Bruce another glance, Corrine strode purposefully toward the Ford Group building’s entrance.

By all conventional wisdom, Bruce knew their breakup should have marked the end of his involvement in her life. He understood the unwritten rule that former couples should maintain their distance, avoiding unnecessary contact. These principles were clear in his mind, yet the sight of Corrine’s intimate moment with another man had unleashed an emotional tsunami within him—a nauseating blend of disgust and heartache.

He wondered if their three-year relationship had left any lasting impression on Corrine. Had she experienced even a moment of grief or pain?

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