Chapter 214 Corrine


    Seemed Less Concerned


    "Have you not caught the news yet?" Karina asked, eyes wide with disbelief as she


    stared at Corrine.


    She hade into the office to retrieve her belongings left at Corrine''s ce the previous evening. However, a startling post she encountered online hastened her


    steps.


    Karina had hurried over, only to discover Corrine seemingly less affected than anyone


    else would be.


    With a calm sip of her coffee, Corrine said, "Your things are over on the couch."


    She than calmly opened herptop.


    Under a social media post concerning the Ashton family anniversary, an anonymous user had pinned a link.


    Clicking on the link, Corrine was directed to a new revtion.


    "Startling Revtion! Scandalous Snapshots of Ashton Group CEO''s Ex- Fiancee!"


    Minimal text apanied the post, yet it disyed images of Corrine in tattered attire.


    Upon seeing the photographs, a wave of paleness washed over Corrine''s face, her eyes reflecting pure shock.


    No one could grasp the origin of these photos as profoundly as Corrine.


    They were remnants of her abduction ordeal.


    Corrine remembered that day like it was yesterday. Bruce had arranged dinner after


    work, and they had ns to browse wedding dresses together.


    However, Bruce failed to appear. As she exited, assants ambushed and subdued her.


    She struggled, but they stuck a needle into her neck. A wave of darkness hit her, and


    everything went ck.


    .


    Awakening to a nightmare, she found herself amidst masked figures photographing her in vulnerable poses.


    Though she resisted fiercely, the damage inflicted was irreversible.


    Memories of her smashing the cameras resurfaced in her mind.


    Yet, these photographs had leaked somehow.


    The misleading post imed that Corrine had created these images for financial gain, hidden her suspicious background, and misrepresented herself to secure a union with the Ashton family.


    Corrine gripped the mouse so tightly her knuckles turned white, her whole body trembling.


    She took a steadying breath and clicked to view thements.


    "She threw usations of unfaithfulness at Bruce just yesterday, and today it''s clear


    she''s the dishonest one!"


    "It''s shocking to see such a reputabledy involved in dark dealings!"


    "Poor Mr. Ashton. Imagine being stuck with a woman like her. What a mess!"


    Karina, observing the strain on Corrine''s face, leaned forward and gently asked, "Corrine, these images aren''t authentic, right? What''s the real story here?"


    Her question was driven by concern, not suspicion, for what Corrine had been through.


    Corrine exhaled deeply and said, "I was abducted a month before my nned wedding


    with Bruce."


    Shock painted Karina''s face as she absorbed the news.


    After a brief silence, Karina eximed, "What the hell! Why was I not informed earlier?"


    As Corrine detailed the kidnapping with unnerving calm, Karina''s heart grew heavy with empathy.


    Corrine''s strength was evident, yet she remained vulnerable, deserving ofpassion


    and care.


    Holding back her tears, Karina replied, "I''m going to pull every string I have to find


    the culprits who posted the photos and ensure they face justice!"


    With a quiet intensity, Corrine responded, "I know who is responsible."