The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

Chapter 125

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

the first person who's dared to treat me this way." His grip tightened around her wrist, dark eyes conveying an unmistakable

measures." She rose on her toes to press a quick, placating kiss to his lips,

I'm

date tonight to make up for

no further convincing;

door swung open at

presence a testament to generations of business acumen. Under his leadership, the already prosperous Ford family

leaning on his cane. "Natasha mentioned you

furtive glance toward the sulking Nate beneath her desk before

nod. "Waldo tells me you're planning

secured a new project. Late nights will

serious, his brows drawing together. "Corrine, be

faltered

maid discovered wilted roses in your room this morning." Carl's deep voice cut through her response. "While I don't oppose dating, a young woman must exercise caution. The world harbors many dangers, and people can be deceptive. At your age, you

alleged duplicitous character beneath the desk

assessment.

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