The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

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Chapter 820: "Are you trying to cause trouble?" "Exactly!" someone else exclaimed. "They're a perfect match. Why keep pestering? You are utterly shameless!" Corrine's gaze lowered, settling on Danna downstairs in the main area, a faint trace of mockery flickering in her eyes.

"Since this is a charity auction, isn't everyone entitled to bid fairly?" she asked coolly. "I fail to see how that constitutes interference." Danna scoffed, crossing her arms. "You know exactly what you're doing." Her voice dripped with disdain as she continued, "Everyone here knows how you've chased after Bruce all these years and tried to force him into marriage by threatening Ashton Group's future. But in the end? What was never yours never will be. Even though you walked down the aisle, he still abandoned you when it mattered most." Danna expected her words to cut deep, to reopen old wounds. What she failed to realize, however, was that Bruce's abandonment had never mattered to Corrine because it was Corrine who had walked away first.

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To her, a man like Bruce was no better than garbage. What should she do to make everyone understand that he meant nothing to her? Corrine sighed, rubbing her temple as she glanced down at Danna. "Since it's all for charity, we're simply doing our part," she said, her voice light but laced with irony. "Miss Becker, could it be that you're feeling a financial pinch?" Danna stiffened, her face instantly flushing red. The implication was damning. Nearly everyone in the room had made a bid or purchase that evening except her.

Danna stammered, struggling for a retort. She had set out to humiliate Corrine, yet now, she stood publicly exposed for her own shortcomings.

Her face burned with shame, anger tightening her throat. If she could silence Corrine's sharp tongue, she would. But Corrine wasn't finished. Her lips curled into a dazzling smile that held amusement and effortless confidence.

"If you can't afford to bid, perhaps it's best to stay quiet," Corrine said, her voice lilting. "No one here is willing to cover the cost of your embarrassment, and I doubt it would fetch a good price at auction." unlock truth via galдnoDanna seethed, her furious glare doing nothing to shake Corrine's poise.

Ignoring her, Corrine turned her attention back to Bruce. "Mr. Ashton, twenty million," she said, her tone pointed. "Are you in or out?" A hush fell over the room as all eyes turned to Bruce. He had been backed into a corner. There was no way out now.

"Thirty million!” He raised his paddle, gritting his teeth.

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"Bruce!" Leah gasped, her shock barely concealed beneath a veil of delight. She had assumed he would fold and let the ring go. Instead, he had doubled down.

"Thirty million for a single diamond ring would surely make headlines the next day."

"Well, it seems you're truly determined to have this ring, MrM e Ashton.

Corrine arched her brow. Then, with a slight shrug, she continued, “Although I have sspare cash) thûtŷmillion Caringlis for beyond my means. So, I withdraw from the bidding. Mr.

Ashton, I admire your generosity in supporting charity."

Message from Noah: Good night dear readers. God loves you and Noah whishes you all the best. (• § - )

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