Bound Hearts: My Vows to My Disabled Spouse

Chapter 238 Tess's Motives

In the restaurant.

After the seventh blind date, Corrie couldn't muster a sweet smile, as she had been forcing herself todo.

She took a sip of coffee from the table, attempting to push down her depression. But ultimately, she failed and dialed her father's number.

"I've made it clear I want an outstanding and capable husband. Who are these guys you keep setting me up with? I don't like any of them!"

Her father, Nicholas Bates, bristled with anger on the other end of the line. Despite his ire, he managed to keep his tone subdued. "Are you still unsatisfied? I think your last date is great. His father is a shipbuilding magnate. Who else could you possibly want?"

Corrie vented, "Yes, his father is super awesome, and yes, there are benefits if I marry him. But he lacks ambition entirely. He's content with a fortable life and doing nothing. He expects me to settle for that!"

Her frustration mounting, she continued, "I refuse to marry such a lackluster man. I want someone driven and capable!"

Nicholas rubbed his temples, exasperated. "What nonsense are you spouting? All you should care about is acquiring more wealth through marriage. Why do you need to seek out a motivated and capable man who you love?"

Corrie scoffed, "Dad, do you think I'm incapable of finding both love and wealth?"

"You're insatiable," Nicholas retorted.

After a brief pause, he added, "I've arranged for you to meet Brook Owen tomorrow. You two are

of similar age. You can see how you get along."

you forgotten I

tone remained calm. "Brook is likely to take over the Owen Group in the future. He's more

drummed her fingers

Jayden, but Jayden had been ousted by Enzo Owen. No matter

relented, "Fine. Send me

yourself this time. If we gain the support of the Owen family, our family's position will

the call, Corrie received

had tried calling multiple

inquire why she had been trying to reach her,

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an answer.

moment as she stared at the ringing phone. After three rings,

answered. "Hello, what's up?"

on any blind dates

date wasn't exactly a secret among their social circle. Tess would likely know about it

replied, "Yes. I'm at that age where marriage is on the horizon. Gotta start

"Ever thought about being my daughter-in-

Tess

finished college, right? We're

You used to

me to marry Jayden?" He was

from voicing her disgust, maintaining her

history. Let's leave it at that. Besides, I think