The Jilted Heiress' Return to the High Life - Chapter 285

Chapter 285:

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“She threw accusations of unfaithfulness at Bruce just yesterday, and today it’s clear she’s the dishonest one!”

“It’s shocking to see such a reputable lady involved in dark dealings!”

“Poor Mr. Ashton. Imagine being stuck with a woman like her. What a mess!”

Karina, observing the strain on Corrine’s face, leaned forward and gently asked, “Corrine, these images aren’t authentic, right? What’s the real story here?” Her question came from genuine concern, not suspicion, for what Corrine had endured.

Corrine exhaled deeply and said, “I was abducted a month before my planned wedding with Bruce.”

Shock painted Karina’s face as she absorbed the news.

After a brief silence, Karina exclaimed, “What the hell! Why wasn’t I told about this earlier?”

As Corrine calmly recounted the details of the kidnapping, Karina’s heart grew heavy with empathy.

Corrine’s strength was undeniable, yet she remained vulnerable and deserving of compassion and care.

Holding back her tears, Karina replied, “I’m going to pull every string I have to find the culprits who posted the photos and make sure they face justice!” With quiet intensity, Corrine responded, “I know who is responsible.”

Karina hesitated, her eyes sparkling with curiosity as she studied Corrine closely.

Their eyes locked, and Karina noticed a gleam of recognition in Corrine’s gaze. With a subtle smile, Corrine whispered, “The time has come to get rid of the Ashton family.”

The details of the kidnapping had been a closely guarded secret among the Ashton family, and Corrine had kept it hidden from everyone else.

She had felt it wasn’t a chapter worth sharing, and too much time had passed to burden others with it.

Corrine had thought she had put those dark days behind her, but the past had a way of resurfacing most unexpectedly.

The initial shock of seeing those old photos had been overwhelming, but soon, Corrine made the connection to the Ashton family.

𝖁𝗂𝖾𝗐 𝖋𝗎𝗅𝗅 𝖈𝗈𝗇𝗍𝖾𝗇𝗍 at 𝗀ⱥ𝗅𝗇𝗈ν𝖊𝗅𝗌﹒ⅽ𝗈𝗺

She recalled how Bruce had handled the situation back then.

Not only had he worked with law enforcement to apprehend the kidnappers, but he had also erased all traces of her involvement and silenced any potential media coverage to protect her public image.

At that moment, Corrine had felt genuinely cared for by someone who wasn’t related by blood.

She had once believed Bruce was the man she could depend on forever.

Reflecting now, she recognized the naivety of that trust.

Whether it was the Ashton family or Bruce himself, their intentions had always been self-serving.

They would have cast her aside for the family’s prospects without a second thought.

Despite understanding the importance of a woman’s reputation, they had mercilessly exploited her to save their own skins.

Such ingratitude was typical of those who had climbed to power; they often forgot the hands that had supported them during their weakest moments.

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