The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

Chapter 242 Treading A Similar Path

Clive Hayes had quickly learned the significance of cultivating relationships upon ascending to his current role.

The Ashton family, being the rising stars of Lyhaton, naturally piqued his interest. Thus, when Bruce reached out, Clive was inclined to oblige him with a meeting.

The nature of Bruce's inquiry didn't come as a shock to Clive.

As he placed his wine glass on the table, a complex look clouded Clive's eyes while he studied Bruce. "Mr. Ashton, having risen to prominence among Lyhaton's elite, did it ever occur to you that you might have inadvertently crossed someone formidable?"

An evident tension gripped Bruce, his grip on his glass tightening.

He averted his eyes, concealing his sudden anxiety.

Clive's statement bore an unsettling resemblance to a past ing

Memories of the Burgess family's trouble surfaced for Bruce, along with Kason's cautionary words to Leah, saying, "I'm here to deliver a warning from those in charge. Don't provoke those you shouldn't."

Now, reflecting on Clive's statement sent shivers through him.

Was it possible the Ashton family was treading a similar path to the Burgess family so .soon?

Images of Corrine, her expression cold yet captivating, flashed before him.

Could the instigator be Corrine?

Not a chance.

Bruce shook the thought away.

Corrine might have some influence, but there was no way she alone could bend the

will of those in power.

Yet, upon reflection, Bruce could not recall any recent conflicts involving the Ashton family, other than with Corrine.

If not Corrine, then who could it be?noveldrama

"Mr. Hayes, the higher we climb, the more scrutiny we face. The Ashton family have always strived to foster positive connections. I'm at a loss as to whom we might have upset. Could you assist in identifying them? I would like to offer my personal apologies." As he spoke, Bruce rose and poured a drink for Clive, presenting it with both hands as a gesture of humility.

The Ashton family had labored to recover from previous setbacks to reach their present prominence.

Bruce was determined to prevent any recurrence of past difficulties.

Observing Bruce for a brief moment, Clive accepted the drink. "Mr. Ashton, we have a history. Naturally, I'll assist you in this matter.”

Bruce's expression softened slightly at those words, yet a sense of unease persisted.

The food before him lost its appeal, tasting bland.

At that moment, Corrine's phone rang with a call from the Ashton family.

"Miss Holland, these issues require formal processes. Are you available tomorrow?"

Millard said.

As she swirled her wine, a relaxed smile graced Corrine's lips, highlighting her mesmerizing allure. Her gaze seemed to effortlessly ensnare the hearts of those around

her.

Nate's attention was fixed on her, his look intensifying.

Oblivious to his stare, Corrine responded with a light tone, "That was faster than expected."

Millard, on the other end, experienced a surge of worry and hastened to clarify, saying, “Miss Holland, the amount involved isn't trivial. These things take time.”

Corrine interjected, uninterested in the details, "Tomorrow. At three in the afternoon."

She set the phone down and reached for her wine glass again, only to find the gourmet meal in front of her unappealing.

Something felt off.

The satisfaction she expected from her successful manipulation of the Ashton family was absent. Despite achieving her excessive demands, her spirit remained oddly.

undisturbed.