The Betrayed Heiress' Return to Elegance 125

Chapter 125 Duplicitous

Character

"This requires more explanation than just a few words." Corrine grasped Nate's hand,

attempting to guide him toward the exit before Carl entered, but the sound of

approaching footsteps told her time had run out.

"It's too late now." Corrine's anxiety manifested in her expression, her nervousness palpable as she searched desperately for a solution.

Nate's eyebrow arched upward, amusement dancing in his eyes. "Consider this your boyfriend's inevitable first meeting with your family-it had to happen eventually."

Corrine barely registered his words, her gaze darting around until it settled on her expansive desk.

Without hesitation, she tugged Nate toward it and urged him underneath. "I apologize for the indignity."

himself momentarily

truly the first person who's dared to treat me this way." His grip tightened around

on her toes to press a quick,

I'm

about a date tonight

convincing; he willingly maneuvered himself beneath

office door swung open

his presence a testament to generations of business acumen. Under his leadership, the already prosperous Ford family had reached unprecedented heights. Even in

his cane. "Natasha mentioned

sulking Nate beneath her desk before responding smoothly, "He's

"Waldo tells me you're

company just secured a new project. Late nights will be common, and commuting from home isn't

together. "Corrine, be honest- are you seeing

faltered momentarily. "Grandpa,

dating, a young woman must exercise caution.

character beneath the desk was stunned by

assessment.

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