The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life novel Chapter 14

Chapter 14 Withdrawal Of

Funds

Under Karina’s gentle persistence, Corrine shared a brief account of her hospital encounter.

Mercifully, Karina’s attention soon shifted to Bruce and Leah’s situation. “Those two are absolutely revolting! In your place, I would have struck her across the face!”

A subtle frost crept into Corrine’s gaze. “Perhaps this experience will teach her something valuable.”

Though she harbored no desire to waste energy on Leah, Corrine remained prepared to deliver a firmer lesson should her previous warning fall on deaf ears.

Mercy and excessive forgiveness had never been her defining traits.

Karina bobbed her head in agreement before declaring, “But Bruce won’t escape consequences so easily!”

“What do you have in mind?” Corrine’s curiosity peaked.

“I’ve withdrawn my investment,” Karina announced with casual indifference. “The Ashton family only received my funding because of you. Now that they’ve shown their true colors, why should I maintain any generosity?”

“You should have consulted me first,” Corrine admonished. “The Bayside project holds genuine promise. Sudden withdrawal means sacrificing tens of millions! Isn’t that recklessly wasteful?”

Karina dramatically flung herself beside Corrine, feigning devastation. “Tens of millions! My heart aches! You’ll have to make it up to me.”

“Why should I compensate for your impulsive decisions?”

While their exchange maintained its playful warmth, on another floor of the hospital, Bruce’s expression had hardened into grave concern.

The Bayside project represented the Ashton Group’s most significant recent venture, one that few within the

company had supported.

Bruce had fought relentlessly, attending countless meetings to secure vital investments. Now, at this crucial

moment, the withdrawal of funds struck like a thunderbolt.

“Contact the Brooks family immediately, whatever it takes!” Bruce’s voice carried razor-sharp urgency.

“Yes, Mr. Ashton,” his assistant responded promptly.

After ending the call, Bruce drew a steadying breath before returning to the hospital ward.

Inside, he found his mother, Tracy, examining Leah’s forehead wound while sighing dramatically. “She always

lacked refinement! Fortunately, Bruce ended things when he did. Imagine the scandals such a woman would have brought to our family!”