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.

appeared indifferent to his ex-girlfriend's new involvement. His emotions were

when he witnessed

a means to an end, her value limited

she could bring. Yet, he was willing to

banquet hall, a parade of elegant couples made their way to the dance floor.

Tracy leaned in, her voice low. "Are you going

instinctively found Jayden across the room, their eyes locking in an unintended

Elyse responded "I don't think

Tracy's anxiety was palpable.

without Jayden, whispers circulated

of a cripple -as some

ments were ignorant. Unbeknownst to the gossipers, Elyse

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deep,

persisted anxiously. "Why not? You and Jayden are a perfect match, and it's

Shouldn't Jayden be the one

mood, chimed in

her some respect, won't

silent, his

to dance with Elyse, especially after

of the banquet that

her with a

anger. She didn't want to cause a scene or embarrass Jayden in front of the assembled

him in response. Together, they made their