LittleNovelChapter 774: If Corrine had no one propping her up, where did she get the audacity to challenge her, to manipulate events so precisely, even going as far as convincing Luna to retract her statement-dragging Leah's nthrough the mud? "She's just flaunting her limited success, growing more insufferable by the day," Tracy murmured, her voice laced with quiet derision.
Hearing that, Leah softened her tone, feigning thoughtfulness. "In a way, Corrine's hostility towardis understandable. If I hadn't entered the picture when I did, she might have married Bruce by now. It's only natural that she resents me." Tracy was quick to refute this. “Nonsense! For three years, she clung to the Ashton family, using the company's future as a bargaining chip to pressure Bruce into marriage. Thank goodness he saw sense and left her at the wedding." She patted Leah's hand in reassurance. “Believe me, I know Bruce. He never truly cared for Corrine." Leah nodded gently. "Understood, Mrs. Ashton." With that, they composed themselves and returned to the private room. As they stepped inside, they exchanged knowing glances but made no mention of their run-in with Corrine.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtNo sooner had they taken their seats than Millard's voice cut through the air. "What took you so long?" Leah adopted a polite smile, her tone light yet measured. "My stomach was a bit unsettled." Then, turning toward Millard, she added with just the right touch of apology, "Sorry for the delay, Mr. Ashton." At once, Sonia's brow furrowed with concern. "What happened? Did you eat something bad?" "Perhaps," Leah answered vaguely, brushing off the concern as she subtly steered the conversation elsewhere. Her eyes swept across the room, quickly noticing an empty seat. "Where's Bruce?" she asked, her voice laced with casual curiosity.
"He went out to take a call," Millard said. "He should be back soon." Leah nodded, but the thought of the exclusive VIP room Corrine was in gnawed at her. She couldn't shake the image of Corrine surrounded by a group of influential figures from her mind.
Why was Corrine always so lucky? Why did success seem to fall into her lap while Leah kept hitting roadblocks? The bitterness churned in Leah's stomach, robbing her of her appetite.
"Corrine, you followedhere!" a familiar voice called out behind her as Corrine stepped out of the restroom. Corrine's brow furrowed slightly, but she didn't stop. She didn't even glance back.
Bruce watched her retreating figure, his eyes darkening. In @flash, he strode after her.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm"Admit it," he said, catching up. "You can't forget me!" His voice was ladedwith urgency as he grabbed her wrist.
Corrine didn't hesitate. She wrenched free as if recoiling vite. The something e.
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