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

to treat me this way." His grip tightened around

She rose on her toes to press a

I'm so

about a date tonight to

no further convincing; he willingly maneuvered himself beneath the

door swung open at that

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

his cane. "Natasha mentioned you

a furtive glance toward the sulking Nate beneath her

this with a slight nod. "Waldo tells me

Late nights will be common, and

serious, his brows drawing together. "Corrine,

heart faltered momentarily.

I don't oppose dating, a young woman must exercise caution. The world harbors many dangers, and people can be deceptive. At

beneath the desk was stunned by Carl's

assessment.

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