The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

Chapter 232 Something Big Has Happened

In an instant, Tracy's face twisted, her expression hardening as if she'd been struck.

Her fingers curled into tight fists, nails digging into her palms as she forced back the sting in her eyes. With a bitter laugh, she scoffed, "Yes, I have no say in every decision

of the family. I'm still an outsider in your eyes. No matter how much I sacrifice for this family, I'll never be worthy of your respect."

Bruce's brows knitted together, and he reached for her sleeve. "Mom, please... just let it go."

Tracy yanked her arm free, shooting him a cold glare. "Let it go? I haven't even started."

For years, ever since she married into the Ashton family, Farris had never once spoken

to her with kindness. He had no hesitation in scolding her, never caring about her

dignity.

She had given birth to Ashton heirs, devoted herself to this family. Even if she had

no

remarkable achievements, she had endured more than enough.

Yet, to them, she would always be an outsider.noveldrama

She bore the title of Mrs. Ashton, but in reality, she was nothing more than a joke.

Before she could say another word, Millard rushed in, breathless, his face pale with urgency. "Something's happened! Something big!"

Farris shot him an irritated glance. "What are you flailing about for?"

He had never been able to stand Millard's panicked nature. This exact weakness was why Farris had bypassed him and entrusted the company to his grandson instead.

Under Farris' withering stare, Millard swallowed, steadying himself before blurting out, "Corrine just released an official statement! Not only did she confirm the photos were fabricated, but her lawyer, Waldo Ford, has already filed a lawsuit against everyone spreading the rumors."

"What did you just say?" Farris bolted upright, his piercing gaze locking onto his son. "Did you just say Waldo Ford?"

That name alone carried weight-an undefeated legal powerhouse.

Not only was he ranked among the top ten lawyers in the world, but he was also the second son of the prestigious Ford family.

Brilliant and impossibly selective, Waldo never took on cases lightly.

Back when the Ashton family was at its peak, they had tried to hire him as a legal consultant-only to be coldly turned down..

Yet now, he had stepped in to defend someone as insignificant as Corrine.

If everything before could be dismissed as mere coincidence, how could this possibly be

explained?

A gnawing suspicion crept into Farris' mind, growing stronger by the second. His expression darkened as he sank heavily onto the sofa, lost in thought. Could Corrine really have ties to the Ford family?

Unlike Farris, who was unraveling over the implications, Tracy had only one

concern

-Rita.

She clutched her husband's arm, her grip tightening. "Did they find out who's responsible?"

"No word yet." Millard shook his head.

At his response, Tracy exhaled in quiet relief.

Just then, Bruce's phone buzzed. His assistant's name flashed on the screen.

"Mr. Ashton, bad news! Corrine just leaked a recording of your conversation!" Bruce's brows knitted together. "What recording?"

The assistant's voice was tense. "Your private conversation with her from earlier today -it was recorded. And now, it's blowing up online."

Before the assistant could finish, Bruce ended the call abruptly.

His fingers flew over his screen as he checked the trending news. The top trending

headlines screamed at him: "Exposing the Scoundrel: The Recording" and "Shameful Face of Lyhaton's Ashton Family."

The leaked audio not only confirmed his betrayal but also led netizens to connect

the dots-realizing the scandal surrounding Corrine had been nothing more than a smokescreen orchestrated by the Ashton family.

Worst of all, the recording exposed Rita.

Bruce's breath hitched, his eyes widening in pure panic.

Tracy, sharp-eyed, immediately caught his change in expression. "What happened?"

Bruce's jaw tensed as he met her gaze, his voice laced with fury. "Corrine recorded our conversation and put it online. Now, the internet's tearing us apart- and they want Rita to pay the price."