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."

brow. "Have you forgotten I was involved with Jayden

what? Jayden's now disabled and married. Why can't you go on a blind date with Brook?" Nicholas's tone remained calm. "Brook is likely to take over the Owen

fingers on

ousted by Enzo Owen. No matter how influential Jayden had once been, he was unlikely to take over the Owen

moment's thought, she relented, "Fine. Send

If we gain the support of the Owen family,

Corrie

date, Tess had tried calling multiple times. Corrie, preoccupied,

each call. She had messaged Tess to inquire why she had been trying to reach her,

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an answer.

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

answered. "Hello, what's up?"

on any blind

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

replied, "Yes. I'm at that age where marriage

Tess asked, "Ever thought

taken aback. Did Tess want her to

responded, "Bryce just finished college, right? We're not exactly

talking about Jayden. You used to date him,

astonished. "Jayden! You want me to marry Jayden?" He was a

disgust, maintaining

leave it at that. Besides, I