The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

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? I 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.

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, I 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 I take the blame for 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 shenoveldrama

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

manager here. Your job is to fulfill your responsibilities, not accuse me!"

"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 I worked overtime? If you see those as mere responsibilities, then you've misunderstood my position entirely. I engage in tasks because I 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 time you

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.