The Jilted Heiress' Return to the High Life - Chapter 517

Chapter 517:

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“So you came, Corrine.”

“Didn’t you summon me?” Her tone was far cooler than his welcome. She set her handbag on the chair beside her and took a seat, glancing at her watch.

“If you have something to say, just say it.”

Farris’ smile wavered ever so slightly as he took in her detached demeanor, every movement exuding an air of distance. Letting out a soft sigh, he gave his head a slow shake.

At last, he handed her a document folder.

“Take it, Corrine.”

Corrine hesitated briefly before accepting it. Her gaze dropped to the contents—an equity transfer agreement. A faint, knowing smile curved her lips as she set the folder down on the table with deliberate ease. Leaning back, she crossed one leg over the other and adjusted her cuffs with an air of detached elegance.

“So, you’ve decided to step in and plead their case?” she asked.

“Debts incurred by my own blood must be settled. Wouldn’t you agree?” Farris’ voice was steady as he continued, “Over the years, you’ve upheld every moral duty toward the Ashton family, yet time and again, they’ve put you through unnecessary trouble. Rita’s predicament now is nothing more than the result of her own choices.”

Corrine arched a brow at his words but remained silent, waiting for him to finish.

She knew him too well. Farris wouldn’t have gone through the trouble of arranging this meeting just to hand over an equity transfer agreement.

Once, she had been naive enough to believe in his supposed kindness, blind to the hypocrisy beneath his carefully crafted demeanor. But after everything she had endured, the truth was crystal clear—Farris’ only real concern was the future of the Ashton family. And for that, he would sacrifice anything or anyone.

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Just as she had expected, his next words were carefully measured.

“Bruce mentioned you have a recording in your possession?”

Corrine lifted her gaze, meeting Farris’ eyes with a faint, knowing smile.

“I do.” Before he could say a word, she added smoothly, “Are you hoping I’ll get rid of it?”

Her bluntness hit its mark, catching Farris off guard. For a moment, he seemed at a loss for words.

After a long silence, he finally sighed.

“Rita brought this upon herself. She has no one to blame but her own actions. And frankly, I won’t say she doesn’t deserve it. But seeing her in that hospital bed, crying day after day, I believe she truly regrets what she’s done. Can’t you give her a chance to make things right?”

His voice softened as he continued, “I hope you’ll delete the recording. She’ll have to get married someday, and it’s hard to build a future with something like that hanging over her.”

Corrine’s eyes sharpened as she studied him.

“You know Rita better than I do. Do you honestly believe deleting that recording will keep her in line?”

Her gaze bored into him, unflinching, making it clear she wasn’t easily swayed. A flicker of unease crossed Farris’ expression.

“I can promise you this,” Corrine said coolly.

“As long as she stays out of my way, that recording will never see the light of day.”

She tilted her head slightly.

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