The Jilted Heiress' Return to the High Life - Chapter 26

Chapter 26:

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“Why don’t you just sacrifice yourself then?” Corrine blurted out.

Tears welled up in Leah’s eyes as she absorbed Corrine’s hostile words, her lips trembling in distress. She turned to Bruce, seeking solace.

Moved by her distress, Bruce wrapped his arms around her, casting a reproachful look at Corrine.

“Why must you be so harsh? Leah’s caught in the middle here. It’s me who’s haunted by past feelings, me who still yearns for her. If you’re upset, blame me.”

Leah, overwhelmed by emotion, admitted through sobs, “This is all my fault. I never should have returned, never should have come between you. I’ve only made things worse.”

Karina, who had been quietly observing the escalating scene, finally lost her patience.

“Enough, Leah Burgess! Can’t you stop your acting for a moment?”

Leah turned her tearful eyes toward Karina.

Karina dressed simply, but everything about her exuded elegance. Even the casually layered bracelets on her wrist were rare, limited-edition pieces from around the world.

Since when did someone from such an elite background get involved with Corrine?

Acting like she was unfairly treated, Leah pressed closer to Bruce, a glint of resolve flickering in her eyes.

Bruce shielded Leah, his expression turning stern as he looked at Karina.

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“Watch your words, Miss.”

“Well,” Karina responded with a smirk, her gaze scornful.

“Perhaps you should remember your place, Mr. Ashton. It would serve you well.” Her words hinted at a deeper threat.

Bruce’s expression hardened, his tone cold as he retorted, “What exactly are you implying?”

Karina let out a soft, derisive chuckle, her eyes glinting with mockery.

“Oh, what can I say? Just a little friendly nudge, that’s all. Deliberately stepping into someone else’s relationship speaks volumes about a person’s moral compass, doesn’t it? Even if you call it love, don’t expect anyone to applaud your actions. Especially considering Miss Burgess is in the public eye. Have you stopped to think about what might happen to Ashton Group if your affair comes to light? Do you really think the Bayside project will survive the fallout?”

Bruce’s face darkened at her words, his jaw tightening. Ashton Group had only just regained its footing, clawing its way back from the brink. This wasn’t the time for slip-ups or scandals.

The Brooks family’s abrupt withdrawal of their investment had already rattled the board members, leaving them teetering on the edge of mistrust. If his private life were to spill over and wreak havoc now, he would become the board’s scapegoat, the very face of the company’s crisis. In that scenario, his leadership would be hanging by a thread.

Though not catastrophic on its own, this affair, if exposed, could spark a wildfire of public outrage.

Bruce’s brows drew together as he fixed Karina with a piercing stare, a flicker of menace darkening his gaze.

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