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    “Understood. Heading there now,” he responded.


    He swiftly maneuvered the car toward tinum Apartments.


    Developed by the Hoffman family, tinum Apartments boasted rigorous security and state-of-the-art surveince technology, ensuring the privacy and safety of its affluent residents. This prestigiousplex was popr among Lyhaton’s elite.


    Bruce had made significant investments in a property here, both as a disy of the Ashton family’s stature and to forge connections with high society. He never thought he’d cross paths with Corrine there.


    Corrine was idly standing by the garage exit, waiting for Nate to get his car. She distracted herself by browsing through recent WhatsApp messages. A message from Evelyn popped up on her screen.


    “Good morning, dear.” With a smile on her face, Corrine said, “Good morning, Mrs. Hopkins.”


    “Corrine, what brings you here?” Bruce mmed the brakes, jumped out of the car, and hurried straight to Corrine.


    As she shifted her attention from her phone, Corrine met his question with a cool, detached look.


    “Why do you care about my whereabouts?”


    Bruce, slightly taken aback by her cold demeanor, exined, “I didn’t mean to pry. I’ve been trying to reach you and started to worry when I couldn’t.”


    “Mr. Ashton, are you suggesting you were worried about me?” Corrine interjected sharply, her voice cold and her expression twisted into a mocking grin.


    “Excuse my frankness, but we are sworn enemies, destined to disagree. I’ll be content as long as you aren’t plotting against me. Therefore, I must decline your concern, Mr. Ashton.”


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    “Sworn enemies, destined to disagree…” These words echoed in Bruce’s mind, reinforcing the irreparable rift between them.


    Bruce had no illusions of earning Corrine’s forgiveness or trying to win back her heart. He merely hoped to mitigate her animosity to prevent furtherplications for the Ashton family.


    Yet, Corrine’s demeanor made it clear that she was dismissing any overtures of peace, ready to face whatever mighte.


    Pride matters greatly to a man, and for Bruce, whose ego was easily bruised, Corrine’s cutting remarks sharply altered his facial expression.


    Witnessing the escting strain, Leah intervened, saying, “Miss Hond, Bruce is sincerely concerned about your well-being. How could you possibly misinterpret his intentions?”


    “Miss Burgess, your kindness and thoughtfulness aremendable.” Corrine’s eyebrow arched slightly, her voiceced with irony.


    “Your fiancé shows concern for another woman right before your eyes, yet you show no jealousy and even speak in his defense. Such generosity is indeed exceptional.”


    Leah sensed the sarcasm dripping from Corrine’s words, instantly balling her hands into fists at her sides. She looked away, pretending to be vulnerable while hiding her disgust and anger.


    Bruce, noticing Leah’s apparent distress, frowned and confronted her.


    “If there’s an issue, Corrine, discuss it with me, not Leah!”


    In Corrine’s eyes, Bruce’s self-righteous tone was almostughable. Bruce seemed convinced she was harassing Leah, but what had he actually witnessed?


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