The Jilted Heiress' Return to the High Life - Chapter 308

Chapter 308:

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“Miss Holland, this is Bruce’s father. I was wondering if you’d have some time after work,” Millard began, his voice smooth but with an underlying urgency.

“I’d like to speak with you privately.”

Although Millard wasn’t someone who could shoulder great responsibilities, as a father, husband, and elder, his reputation remained untarnished.

Corrine raised an eyebrow, her gaze cool and unimpressed.

“Why not just say it over the phone?”

The Ashton family repulsed her to her core. She would do anything to avoid facing them in person.

Millard hadn’t expected Corrine’s refusal to be so blunt, but he remained composed, refusing to let her unyielding tone rattle him. He glanced at Tracy on the sofa, his thoughts pausing for a brief moment before he spoke, his voice steady.

“Rita was indulged too much as a child, which made her headstrong and thoughtless. She’s often been disrespectful toward you, and as her parents, we failed in our duty to correct her. This caused the harm that she brought upon you, and for that, we sincerely apologize.”

The sincerity in Millard’s words nudged Corrine to listen just a bit longer.

“The main reason I’m calling,” he continued, his voice unwavering, “is to ask if you would consider withdrawing the lawsuit.”

A sharp, frosty glint flickered in Corrine’s eyes at his request, her lips curling into a cold, humorless smile.

“Withdraw the lawsuit? My time is far too valuable to waste on this little game.”

Her voice was casual, but the venomous undertone left no doubt about her disdain. Every syllable dripped with indifference, and Tracy could feel her temper flare. She opened her mouth to respond, but Millard’s sharp look silenced her instantly. They were the ones asking for a favor, so they needed to swallow their pride, no matter how bitter it tasted.

After a beat of silence, Millard leaned forward slightly, his tone resolute as he added, “Rita is in the wrong. If you agree to withdraw the lawsuit, I’m willing to meet any conditions you set.”

The phone was eerily silent, amplifying the discomfort that Millard and Tracy felt as they waited for a response. The moments dragged on, each second intensifying their unease.

Finally, Corrine broke the silence with a question that cut to the heart of the matter.

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“What value do you place on Rita’s future?”

Relieved by her engagement, Millard and Tracy managed a faint smile between them.

“We think it might be best to discuss the details face-to-face. Would you be open to meeting?” Millard suggested, hoping that a personal encounter would help navigate this sensitive discussion.

Despite recognizing the gravity of their situation, Millard and Tracy still harbored a quiet hope that their past relationship with Corrine might prompt some kindness from her.

Aware of the Ashton family’s tendency to manipulate, Corrine braced herself for their likely emotional appeals.

“If arranging a meeting is necessary, perhaps we should end our discussion here,” Corrine responded.

“Please, don’t hang up,” Millard interjected quickly, sensing Corrine might be about to disconnect.

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