NovelUpdateChapter 422: Since the fall of the Burgess family's fortune, Corey had transformed. Once the picture of calm elegance, his temperament had turned sharp, volatile, and easily threatened by the slightest provocation.
Leah bit her lip, her hands clenched tightly into fists on her lap. Her face alternated between deep flushes of red and the ghostly pallor of dread.
The Burgess family was a shadow of its former self, desperate to cling to whatever scraps of wealth and power they could find. They had clung to the Ashton family in hopes of leveraging their success.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtBut now, with this scandal, not only had their own reputation been tarnished, but they risked alienating the Ashtons as well. After all, Leah had been with Rita when the incident unfolded.
If this fallout caused the Ashtons to distance themselves, all of Leah's hard work to build those connections would be for nothing.
The sound of a car engine shutting off pierced the tense atmosphere outside. Leah shot up from the sofa, her heart racing. Without saying a word, she dashed out of the room.
She arrived just in tto see Bruce stepping out of the driver's seat, his tall form cutting through the tension like a much-needed breath of fresh air. The sight of him instantly calmed her nerves, and the anxiety that had gripped her loosened slightly.
Thank goodness, Bruce didn't seem upset with her. If he had been, Leah would have been at a loss for how to win back his trust. Her gaze lingered on Bruce as he adjusted his suit, her eyes glistening with unshed tears. "What's the matter?" Bruce asked, quickening his pace when he saw the distress in Leah's eyes.
He reached out, his arms wrapping around her, and she sank into his embrace, her head resting against his chest like a fragile kitten.
"I didn't think I'd see you again..." "Nonsense," Bruce murmured, his voice soft but firm as he bent down, pressing a gentle kiss to her forehead. "We're both here, aren't we? So, why wouldn't we see each other again?" Your favorite stories galLeah sniffled, but the tears continued to slip down her cheeks, each one a testament to the weight of her emotions. Seeing her in pain tugged painfully at Bruce's heart.
He cupped her face with his hands, using his fingertips to gently wipe away her tears, before guiding her inside with quiet tenderness.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmWhen Corey heard Bruce's arrival, he stubbed out his cigarette, his rigid features softening slightly. "Bruce, you're here." "Hello, Mr. and Mrs. Burgess," Bruce greeted them with a respectful nod, his tone polite yet warm. Sonia smiled at the sight of her future son-in-law.
"Bruce, you haven't eaten yet, have you? Lethave the kitchen prepare something for you. You should have a drink with Corey tonight." Bruce pressed his lips together, his response soft but steady. "Alright."
Once Sonia had left to arrange the meal, Bruce and Leah sat on the sofa next to Corey, the air thick with the weight of the moment.
"Bruce, I'm ashamed to say Leah didn't handle the situation well which caused Rita to suffer," Corey said with a sigh.
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