Chapter 223 Walking The
Same Path To Destruction
Bruce’s lips curved into a mocking smile as he listened. “Beneficial for us all?”
Tracy’s face darkened at his expression. “What kind of response is that? How can you feel sympathy for Corrine at a moment like this?”
Before Bruce could defend himself, Tracy continued, “Corrine’s catastrophic mistake has thrust the Ashton family into public scrutiny and sent our company’s stocks spiraling downward. Whatever pity you might feel, you must face reality. She’s betrayed our family’s trust, not the other way around.”
“Mr. Ashton.” The butler burst in, his face etched with worry. “Your grandfather ace etched with worry. “Your grandfather
requests your presence in his room imm “9”
Bruce’s fingers curled into tight fists. Drawing a measured breath, he responded with
ice in his voice, “I’ll be there.”
He spun on his heel and marched toward the exit.
At the threshold, he barked an order to a nearby servant. “Remove
nearby servant. “Remove every electronic
device from Rita’s room! Nothing goes in except essential meals.”
Rita’s composure crumbled instantly. “Mom, look what he’s doing…”
Tracy, who had honed her ability to read people through countless social gatherings and card games, sensed deeper currents beneath the surface.
She absently patted Rita’s hand, her mind elsew yourself.”
Without another glance, she glided out of the room.
“Just stay put and behave
Meanwhile, Bruce had reached Farris‘ quarters.
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The moment he crossed the threshold, Farris launched straight in. “Were those online attacks?”
you behind
“No.” Bruce laid out the entire situation, knowing better than to conceal anything.
Farris‘ fury erupted like a volcano. His hand swept across the table, sending coffee mugs crashing to the floor in a symphony of shattering porcelain.
Bruce remained rooted to the spot, scarcely daring to breathe.
A suffocating silence blanketed the room.
After what felt like an eternity, Farris spoke again. “How do you intend to fix this mess?”
“I haven’t found a solution yet…”
Bruce’s thoughts turned to Corrine’s burning hatred. She would sooner tear him apart
than offer forgiveness now.
Farris‘ weathered face fell into deep contemplation as he closed his eyes. “You must
apologize to her. Whether she accepts or not, your sincerity must be genuine.”
Bruce’s head snapped up in surprise.
After a thoughtful pause, he ventured carefully, “Are you concerned about her mysterious benefactor?”
The truth lay bare–whether it was Bruce’s anger toward Rita or Farris‘ fury with Bruce,
everything circled back to the shadowy figure behind Corrine, someone powerful enough to make them all hesitate.
Previous incidents had hinted at Corrine’s complex background, so they couldn’t act
recklessly for the time being. Who could have predicted Rita would ignite such chaos?
Now, reconciliation seemed as distant as the stars, let alone using Corrine to elevate
the Ashton family’s status.
Farris‘ body shook with heavy coughs. “I fear our worst suspicions may be correct…”
The memory of Kason’s warning to Leah about “provoking the wrong person” hung heavy in the air.
If Corrine was indeed that untouchable figure, wouldn’t the Ashton family be walking the same path to destruction as the Burgess family?
Bruce stared at Farris, his eyes wide with dawning comprehension, a tempest of emotions swirling in their depths.
