The Betrayed Heiress' Return to Elegance 10

Chapter 10 A Night Of

Shame

Nate caught Evelyn's gaze, noting the playful glimmer dancing in his

grandmother's eyes. A soft smile tugged at his lips. "Grandma, thank you for what you've done for me today."

"Oh, stop it!" Evelyn waved him off with mock annoyance, her expression shifting into a self-assured grin. "Don't mistake this for mere kindness-I'm simply impatient to welcome a great-grandchild into our family."

Nate lowered his head, masking the weight of sincerity in his eyes. "Grandma, consider it settled then. She's destined to be your granddaughter-in-law. There's no turning back from this path now."

"My judgment has never steered me wrong," Evelyn declared with unwavering confidence. “Though I must say, you have your work cut out for you. That young woman seems remarkably unimpressed by your charms."

This observation struck at the heart of Nate's frustration.

Throughout his life, his status and accomplishments had drawn countless women to his side.

indifference challenging everything he thought he knew

you could

initiative, demonstrate thoughtfulness. Above all else, remain steadfast in your

the cle

"She hasn't even joined the family, and

observe that girl, the more she endears herself to me," Evelyn mused, picturing Corrine's gentle demeanor. Warmth suffused her features until she noticed

carried purpose. "To show

blocked by Rita,

a cruel smile. "Corrine, you've proven quite disappointing. I thought you'd finally accepted reality and withdrawn gracefully, yet here you are, still clinging to my brother. Do you honestly believe that playing

crystallized in Corrine's voice, fury igniting in her

usual docility, faltered momentarily before the intensity of her

with my brother only to get involved with other

we call such

her words, Rita's arrogance swelled. "Don't think I'm ignorant of why you vanished back

Bruce shared everything!"

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