The Jilted Heiress' Return to the High Life - Chapter 294

Chapter 294:

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“Then look at what she’s been up to!”

With a look of disbelief, Tracy took the phone and read through the screen. Her eyes widened in shock. She then looked down at Rita, who cowered in her arms.

Rita, feeling cornered, avoided Tracy’s gaze, nervously biting her lip.

“Did you really do this, Rita?” Tracy asked.

Cornered, Rita finally stepped away from Tracy’s embrace, her defiance clear.

“Yes, I did it. What’s it to you?”

“Why wasn’t this discussed with us first?” Tracy’s tone was more measured than Rita had expected.

“What will become of your reputation if this gets out?”

Rita, unable to contain her emotions, glanced at Bruce, who was visibly upset.

“Why should Corrine get off unpunished? Hasn’t she attached herself to some influential figure? Now, with the controversy stirred by this post, let’s see who still wants her.”

Her intent was clear: not just to tarnish Corrine’s reputation but to ostracize her entirely.

Tracy, sensing the gravity of the situation, turned to Bruce, her face marked with concern. She exhaled a soft sigh.

“Rita’s actions were indeed impulsive, but wasn’t she just trying to defend you? We may not have always supported Corrine, but we certainly haven’t harmed her. And how does she repay us? If she couldn’t make sacrifices for you and Leah, that’s her choice, but why agree to help and then sabotage everything with those pictures? It seems like she’s intent on ruining you and Leah, perhaps even destroying our family. If she shows us no compassion, why should we restrain ourselves? Rita’s actions were justified. She not only helped you seek revenge but also shifted the public focus. This is beneficial for all of us. Moreover, Rita didn’t fabricate anything; she merely exposed the truth.”

The unresolved issue of Corrine’s abduction before her wedding continued to be a sore point for Tracy.

Bruce’s lips curled into a mocking smile as he listened.

“Beneficial for us all?” Tracy’s face darkened at his expression.

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“What kind of response is that? How can you feel sympathy for Corrine at a time like this?”

Before Bruce could defend himself, Tracy continued, “Corrine’s catastrophic mistake has thrust the Ashton family into public scrutiny and sent our company’s stocks spiraling downward. Whatever pity you might feel, you must face reality. She’s betrayed our family’s trust, not the other way around.”

“Mr. Ashton,” the butler suddenly burst in, his face etched with worry.

“Your grandfather requests your presence in his room immediately.”

Bruce’s fingers curled into tight fists. Drawing a measured breath, he responded with ice in his voice, “I’ll be there.” He spun on his heel and marched toward the exit.

At the threshold, he barked an order to a nearby servant, “Remove every electronic device from Rita’s room! Nothing goes in except essential meals.” Rita’s composure crumbled instantly.

“Mom, look what he’s doing…”

Tracy, who had honed her ability to read people through countless social gatherings and card games, sensed deeper currents beneath the surface. She absently patted Rita’s hand, her mind elsewhere.

“Just stay put and behave yourself.” Without another glance, she glided out of the room.

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