Bound Hearts: My Vows to My Disabled Spouse

Chapter 249 Public Display of Affection

Corrie had noticed that Elyse was wearing a dress in the latest fashion, topped with a particularly stunning pearl crown that was clearly priceless.

While Corrie and Jayden were together, his role was purely supportive, helping her stabilize the pany.

However, she was aware that she hadn't achieved these benefits on her own.

Reflecting on this made her even more reluctant.

"Alright, that's a relief," she said, her voice tinged with unease. "I was concerned you might be angry that I'm dating your ex-girlfriend." Brook's smile was warm and sincere.

How much did he like Corrie?

He held no real affection for her quite the opposite. His distaste for her grew, particularly under the belief that she was once romantically involved with Jayden.

plicating matters, Debora Owen had usurped his position within the pany, and with a

critical meeting looming-a meeting that threatened to castigate him he needed to secure his influence. His solution was a tactical maneuver: a blind date with a Bates girl, a move designed to solidify his standing and appease pany stakeholders.

The arrangement with Corrie was purely strategic, a temporary alliance until he could regain

control.

Once in power, he planned to sever ties with

In the meantime, Brook tolerated Corrie's pany, partly to irritate Jayden an added bonus.

his ex-girlfriend's new

when he witnessed Elyse

was merely a means to an

was willing to feign interest if it

elegant couples made their way to the dance floor. Amid the swirl

low. "Are you going to ask Jayden to

across the room, their eyes locking in

"I don't think it would

Tracy's anxiety was palpable.

banquet began without Jayden, whispers circulated suggesting Elyse

merely the panion of a cripple -as some disrespectfully

were ignorant. Unbeknownst to the gossipers, Elyse and

The next chapter is just

a deep,

"Why not? You and Jayden are a perfect match,

Jayden be the one to dance with

good mood, chimed in with encouragement.

her some respect,

remained silent,

wanted to dance with Elyse, especially after

events of the banquet that had upset

with a serious expression. "Do you want to

was struggling to contain her anger. She didn't want to cause a scene

Together, they made their way to the dance floor,