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.

remained unmoved, her indifference challenging everything he thought

met his grandmother's knowing gaze. "Perhaps you could share some wisdom

newfound gravity. "Show humility, take initiative, demonstrate thoughtfulness. Above all else, remain steadfast

the cle

laugh escaped Nate's lips. "She hasn't even joined

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

carried purpose. "To show some initiative, of

was unexpectedly blocked by Rita, Bruce's sister, who appeared

finally accepted reality and withdrawn gracefully, yet here you are, still clinging to my brother. Do you honestly believe that playing the pitiful patient will change his mind? Save yourself the embarrassment. A slut like you could never be

words again!" Ice crystallized in Corrine's voice, fury igniting

to Corrine's usual docility, faltered momentarily

truth? You ended things with my brother only to get involved

we call

her words, Rita's arrogance swelled. "Don't think I'm

Bruce shared everything!"

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