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The Betrayed Heiress Return to Elegance 234

    Chapter 234 I''m Willing To Meet Any Conditions Yo...


    Hearing her husband''s words, Tracy''s sobs quieted, her breathing still ragged as she nced up at Mird, her eyes swollen with tears. "Do you really think she''ll agree?"


    They both knew that after the falling out at Ashton Group''s anniversary event,


    Corrine''s trust in them had shattered.


    With everything that had happened, why would she simply drop thewsuit? Especially after Bruce''s betrayal and now Rita''s mess-Corrine wasn''t the type to back down


    easily.


    "Whether she agrees or not, we have to try," Mird replied, his tone firm yet filled with quiet sincerity as his eyes met Tracy''s.


    After years of sharing a life with her, how could he not understand her thoughts? He paused, his expression softening as he added, "You need toe with me. "I..." Tracy hesitated, ready to protest.


    But Mird raised a hand, silencing her. "I know you have your reservations about Corrine, but this is bigger than just your feelings. It''s about the Ashton family, about Rita. Can you really sit back and let Rita go to jail?"


    Tracy fell silent, her breath shaky as the weight of his words sank in.


    Slowly, she closed her eyes, letting out a reluctant sigh before whispering, "Alright."


    "Then I''ll call Corrine." Mird gave her hand a gentle squeeze, his gesture a quiet


    attempt to soothe her frayed nerves.


    Corrine was taken aback when she received a call from Mird.


    Farris had three sons, but none of them had particrly stood out-until Bruce hade along, using his wit and cunning to carve a ce for himself.


    It was thanks to Tracy''s foresight in keeping Bruce close to Farris that Mird had gained any semnce of status within the family.


    "Miss Hond, this is Bruce''s father. I was wondering if you''d have some time after work," Mird began, his voice smooth but with an underlying urgency. "I''d like to speak with you privately."


    Although Mird wasn''t someone who could shoulder great responsibilities, as a father, husband, and elder, his reputation remained untarnished.


    Corrine raised an eyebrow, her gaze cool and unimpressed. "Why not just say it over the phone?"


    The Ashton family repulsed her to her core. She would do anything to avoid facing them


    in person.


    Mird hadn''t expected Corrine''s refusal to be so blunt, but he remainedposed, refusing to let her unyielding tone rattle him.


    He nced at Tracy on the sofa, his thoughts pausing for a brief moment before he spoke, his voice steady. "Rita was indulged too much as a child, which made her headstrong and thoughtless. She''s often been disrespectful toward you, and as her parents, we failed in our duty to correct her. This caused the harm that she brought upon you, and for that, we sincerely apologize."


    The sincerity in Mird''s words nudged Corrine to listen just a bit longer.


    "The main reason I''m calling," he continued, his voice unwavering, "is to ask if you would consider withdrawing thewsuit."


    A sharp, frosty glint flickered in Corrine''s eyes at his request, her lips curling into a cold, humorless smile. "Withdraw thewsuit? My time is far too valuable to waste on this little game."


    Her voice was casual, but the venomous undertone left no doubt about her disdain.


    Every syble dripped with indifference, and Tracy could feel her temper re. She opened her mouth to respond, but Mird''s sharp look silenced her instantly.


    They were the ones asking for a favor, so they needed to swallow their pride, no matter


    how bitter it tasted.


    After a beat of silence, Mird leaned forward slightly, his tone resolute as he added, "Rita is in the wrong. If you agree to withdraw thewsuit, I''m willing to meet any conditions you set."
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