RankNovelThe Betrayed Heiress' Return to Elegance 35
Chapter 35 Resignation
Suddenly, the room fell silent, as if a chill had settled over everything
Corrine's gaze sharpened as she turned to Bruce. "Wasn't the message from Miss Brooks clear? | can repeat it if
you want to."
"You!" Bruce's face stiffened as he gripped the chair tightly. He snapped, "Keep our personal conflicts out of this.
If it weren't for your meddling, Miss Brooks wouldn't even know. Moreover, do you really think she'd withdraw her
investment over a personal dispute?"
Corrine reclined slightly, the corners of her mouth twitching into a faint, mocking smile as she absorbed
Bruce's outburst.
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Her meddling? Was that his view of her?
Displeasure was evident on the faces of those around her.
"Miss Holland, you must put the company's interests above your personal issues. Your dispute with Bruce is a
private affair. As someone who understands responsibility, it's essential to prioritize our business goals. How
could this issue have been exposed to our investors? This is utter nonsense!"
"From the start, | was against hiring her she has no background or experience- and now one woman seems to
have manipulated you all. I'm curious to see how you plan to fix this mess."
"Should she manage to sway Miss Brooks to leave using mere words, one can only wonder what tactics she
might deploy to dissuade our other investors."
Hearing these accusations, Corrine felt disappointment settle over her.
This wasn't just a betrayal by Bruce. It was the painful truth that all her hard work had been in vain, leaving her
completely alone in the end.
Bruce, frustration evident, demanded her response. "Corrine, speak up!"
Smirking, Corrine spoke to Bruce from across the table. "Why should | take the blfor your mistakes? As the
company's leader, your personal reputation is tied to the company's image. If you can't see that, how do you
justify being in charge?"
Her bold, authoritative words echoed through the room, leaving a hushed silence behind.
The board members hadn't expected such boldness from Corrine, known for her grace and composure, as she
openly questioned Bruce's abilities and decisions.
She had effectively embarrassed him in front of the entire room.
Bruce's typically charming features contorted in anger, his brows knitting together as his gaze fixed on Corrine.
"Corrine Holland!" His voice seethed through clenched teeth, barely containing his anger. "You're merely a
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"My responsibilities?" Corrine's tone was laced with sarcasm as she arched an eyebrow at Bruce. "Are you
referring to the strategic planning I did for Ashton Group, or the endless nights | worked overtime? If you see
those as mere responsibilities, then you've misunderstood my position entirely. | engage in tasks because |
choose to, not because they are obligations."
Bruce opened his mouth to retort, but Corrine interrupted him by abruptly tossing her resignation letter in his
direction. "Consider this my resignation! The Ashton Group is too restrictive for my ambitions. It's tyou
looked for a replacement!"
The room's earlier tension quickly changed as everyone stood, attempting to persuade her to change her mind.
Bruce stared at the resignation letter before him, a surge of panic washing over him.
He had treated Corrine so carelessly, counting on her presumed feelings for him.
He had believed Corrine would never leave, no matter the circumstances.
Yet here she was, quitting without hesitation, leaving him utterly blindsided. Gripping the letter tightly, Bruce felt
the weight of the situation.
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