The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life novel Chapter 197

Chapter 197 A Special

Tribute

Bruce caught a hint of sadness in Corrine’s eyes, feeling his heart twist painfully. He whispered gently, “Corrine, please listen. It’s not as you believe…”

“Bruce, I hoped we could at least end as friends, with some respect left between us. You were my rock, my everything, yet you continually let me down…”

With each word, Corrine’s voice wavered, charged with emotion yet steady, on the verge of tears. “I never felt good enough for you, so I always strove to match your pace. I could overlook the disdain from the Ashton family. It was never about your family’s

wealth or status for me; all I wanted was to be by your side.”

Then, she looked up, forcing a smile while fighting back tears. “Alright, let’s pretend this was all just my imagination. From here on, we have nothing.”

Her words, laden with grief and blame, resonated deeply with the onlookers.

As she lowered her head, it was clear to everyone she was on the brink of tears, deepening their sympathy for her.

Unknown to them, Corrine was far from crying, she was stifling a laugh.

The Ashton family members were not the only ones good at performing. She was adept

at it, too.

With the stage thus set, she decided to embrace the role fully with the Ashton family watching.

The crowd murmured with speculation and noise.

All

eyes were drawn to Bruce.

His face was stoic, eyes deep and cold as he watched Corrine’s performance unfold on

stage.

Bruce could see the slight, mocking grin playing on Corrine’s lips.

He understood then that she was not truly wounded.

It was all a show, a manipulation to twist public perception and garner sympathy.

Bruce’s hands balled into fists, his body seething with the indignation of being manipulated.

Tracy, oblivious to the underlying drama, felt a wave of relief.

She had feared Corrine might complicate matters, yet it all seemed to unravel smoothly.

Composing herself, Tracy cleared her throat and approached Corrine, her tone earnest. “Corrine, you have given much to the Ashton family over the years. Though you won’t

marry Bruce, we recognize your contributions. We are ready to offer you ten percent of the company shares if you accept.”