The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

Earvin Garner

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Corinne devoted three years of her life to her boyfriend, only for it to all go to waste. He saw her as nothing more than a country bumpkin and left her at the altar to be with his true love. After getting jilted, Corinne reclaimed her identity as the granddaughter of the town's richest man, inherited a billion-dollar fortune, and ultimately rose to the top. But her success attracted the envy of others, and people constantly tried to bring her down. As she dealt with these troublemakers one by one, Mr. Hopkins, notorious for his ruthlessness, stood by and cheered her on. "Way to go, honey!"

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: Corrine Holland, Nate Hopkins

The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life Chapter 1 His Unattainable Love

Corrine Holland stood moments away from marrying Bruce Ashton, her dream finally within reach.

The wedding march echoed through the hall as she glided down the red carpet in her immaculate white gown, moving toward Bruce who awaited her at the altar.

Bathed in streams of golden light, his white suit seemed to shimmer, highlighting the refined features that had first captured her heart years ago.

Their relationship had weathered countless storms over three years, and now, despite her family's refusal to bless their union, her cherished dream approached reality.

As Bruce stepped forward to present her bouquet, tears of joy threatened to spill from her eyes.

The priest's kind eyes settled on the couple as he spoke. "Do you, Bruce Ashton, take this woman to be your wife? Will you love her, honor her, respect her, and accept her, in sickness and in health, for as long as you both shall live?"

Corrine's heart fluttered as she turned expectantly toward Bruce, awaiting his answer.

Instead of joy, however, his features twisted with uncertainty, an unsettling hesitation clouding his expression.

Suddenly, the doors burst open. Rita Ashton, Bruce's younger sister, stumbled in with tears streaming down her face. "Bruce, it's bad!" she cried, looking lost and desperate. "Leah... she... she..."

A cold wave of dread washed over Corrine. Her grip tightened around Bruce's hand as her heart hammered against her ribs.

The name awakened painful memories-Leah Burgess, the unreachable star in Bruce's firmament.

When the Ashton family had fallen from grace years ago, Leah had chosen opportunity abroad over love, prompting Bruce to sever ties and turn to Corrine.

Yet just a month ago, Leah had mysteriously reappeared.

Bruce's face drained of color. "What happened to Leah?" he demanded, panic threading through his voice.

"Leah's bleeding won't stop," Rita sobbed. "The doctor says she might not make it!"

Without hesitation, Bruce wrenched his hand from Corrine's and bolted toward the door.

Corrine lunged forward, catching his arm. "You can't leave!"

Her body trembled as she met his gaze, pleading. "Bruce, this is our wedding ceremony. Would you really abandon it?"

Whispers rippled through the gathered crowd, their mocking glances piercing her like daggers.

Tears threatened as she beseeched him, "Bruce, couldn't we at least complete the ceremony?"

"Leah was struck by a car while saving me. I can't abandon her now!" Bruce struggled against her grip, his expression hardening into something foreign and cold.

"Corrine, you know this marriage is merely a transaction. Your role is to be Mrs. Ashton in name-nothing more. Don't interfere in my personal matters."

A transaction.

The word echoed in the hollow chamber of Corrine's heart as she stared at his unyielding face.

Shock slowly transformed into bitter understanding, twisting her lips into a mockery of a smile. "So that's all our marriage meant to you?" she whispered, her voice heavy with realization. "Just a business deal?"

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“Corinne devoted three years of her life to her boyfriend, only for it to all go to waste. He saw her as nothing more than a country bumpkin and left her at the altar to be with his true love. After getting jilted, Corinne reclaimed her identity as the granddaughter of the town's richest man, inherited a billion-dollar fortune, and ultimately rose to the top. But her success attracted the envy of others, and people constantly tried to bring her down. As she dealt with these troublemakers one by one, Mr. Hopkins, notorious for his ruthlessness, stood by and cheered her on. "Way to go, honey!"”
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Chapter 1 His Unattainable Love

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Chapter 2 Know Your Place And Leave

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Chapter 3 Those Eyes

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Chapter 4 Bruce, We Are Done

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Chapter 5 Plans

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Chapter 6 Unwelcome Shadow

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Chapter 7 Perhaps I Should Work On My Acting Skills

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Chapter 8 Her Heart Skipped A Beat

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Chapter 9 Met His Grandmother

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Chapter 10 A Night Of Shame

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Chapter 11 Do What You Must

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Chapter 12 Candid Confession

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Chapter 13 Pursuing You Is My Choice Alone

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Chapter 14 Withdrawal Of Funds

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Chapter 15 You're Unwelcome Here

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Chapter 16 The Ashton Family Owes You Nothing

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Chapter 17 Make Her Beg For Mercy

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Chapter 18 Save Your Ingenuity For Something Worthwhile

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Chapter 19 Couldn't Live In The Shadow Of A Woman

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Chapter 20 Did You Come Here Just To Blame Me

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Chapter 21 Who Exactly Are You

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Chapter 22 What Is Your Relationship With Him

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Chapter 23 An Inexplicable Sense Of Disappointment

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Chapter 24 Loyalty Is A Choice

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Chapter 25 Aim For The Top

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Chapter 26 Brush Past His Lips

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Chapter 27 Stay The Night

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Chapter 28 No Ordinary Woman

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Chapter 29 I'm Destined To Keep You For Life

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Chapter 30 My Love Doesn't Need A Reason

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Chapter 31 Enjoy Being Wooed By Me

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Chapter 32 Eventually, You'll Be Mine

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Chapter 33 Keep Her Emotions Guarded

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Chapter 34 Provide A Reasonable Explanation

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Chapter 35 Resignation

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Chapter 36 Please Don't Leave

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Chapter 37 Plenty Of Men In The World

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Chapter 38 Not To Leave Any Clues

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Chapter 39 The Ford Family

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Chapter 40 No One Is Leaving Today

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