Chapter 213 Old


    Resentments And Curre...


    Farris knew this wasn''t an ideal resolution, but it was necessary to protect the Ashton


    family''s public image.


    If they turned their backs on Leah now, Bruce would carry the reputation of a heartless


    traitor forever.


    The incident had irrevocably linked Leah and Bruce.


    "Leah is the Burgess family''s sole heir. They won''t abandon her, and now neither can you. Think strategically about the future," Farris advised Bruce, his face giving away no


    emotion.


    Bruce''s brow furrowed slightly. "I understand, Grandpa."


    Then Tracy, who had been silent up until now, spoke up with noticeable frustration. "What about Corrine? She''s brought nothing but scandal to our family. Are we supposed to just overlook her actions?"


    Anger was evident as Tracy thought about Corrine''s audacious behavior at the anniversary event.


    Without Corrine''s provocations, the Ashton family wouldn''t be subjected to such humiliation, and Bruce wouldn''t be facing unfounded criticism.


    Farris'' expression turned grim as he scoffed coldly, "Don''t think your scheming goes


    . unnoticed!"


    Tracy''s gaze wavered under his usation.


    "Had you disciplined Rita better, would she have faced such humiliation? She only has


    herself to me."


    With that, Farris leaned on his cane and began to exit the room.


    Upon reaching the staircase, he spotted Rita near her bedroom. "Return to your room and contemte your errors. Don''te out until you understand what you did wrong."


    nts And


    His message was clear. She was confined to her room until she recognized her faults.


    Rita''s face still bore the marks of yesterday''s p from Matias, and the pain had tormented her through the night.


    Overwhelmed by her grandfather''s harsh words, Rita felt unjustly used and was seething with anger.


    She was at a loss, unable to grasp what she had supposedly done to deserve this.


    Rita believed her grandfather was unfairly directing his frustration toward her, fueled by Corrine''s devious actions against their family.


    It was clear to Rita that Farris had always preferred Corrine, consistently prioritizing her over others. Even with Corrine no longer part of the Ashton household, he seemed


    to continue his protection of her.


    Farris chose not to seek vengeance against Corrine for her betrayal, opting instead to


    focus his disciplinary efforts on Rita.


    This only intensified Rita''s growing hatred for Corrine.


    Frustrated, Rita stormed back to her room, mmed the door with force, and copsed onto her bed, her face buried in her pillow as she let out her pent-up frustrations.


    She was baffled by Corrine''s ability to allure such a remarkable man, whose presence wasmanding and whose tone carried an air of arrogance. Obviously, he wasn''t just any rich man.


    Ever since Corrine had left their family, Rita had eagerly awaited the moment Corrine


    would be humiliated.


    However, contrary to her wishes, the oue had been different.


    Her old resentments and current frustrations were nearing a breaking point.


    A sinister glint appeared in Rita''s eyes, reminiscent of a snake poised to strike its prey.


    This time, she resolved to tarnish Corrine''s reputation thoroughly. She was curious to


    see who would still stand by Corrine.


    Motivated by this idea, Rita leapt from her bed and hurried over to herputer.


    Corrine had just started her day at the office when Karina came rushing in, eximing,


    "Those ruthless people from the Ashton family are stirring trouble again."


    "What''s going on?" Corrine inquired, ncing at the visibly upset Karina while she shut the file she was examining.