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 momentarily

me this way." His grip tightened around her wrist, dark

toes to press a quick, placating kiss to his lips,

think I'm

a date tonight to

needed no further convincing; he

office door swung open

his leadership, the already prosperous Ford family had reached unprecedented heights. Even in retirement,

his cane. "Natasha mentioned you had

a furtive glance toward the sulking Nate beneath her desk before responding smoothly, "He's already

with a slight nod. "Waldo tells me you're planning

just secured a new project. Late nights will be common, and commuting from

brows drawing together. "Corrine, be

faltered momentarily. "Grandpa,

morning." Carl's deep voice cut through her response. "While I don't oppose dating, a young woman must

character beneath the

assessment.

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