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."

found himself momentarily

who's dared to treat me this way." His grip tightened around her wrist, dark

on her toes to press a quick,

I'm so easily

a date tonight

no further convincing; he willingly maneuvered himself beneath

door swung

business acumen. Under his leadership, the already prosperous Ford family had

on his

glance toward the sulking Nate beneath her desk before responding smoothly,

"Waldo tells me you're planning

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

serious, his brows drawing together.

faltered

response. "While I don't oppose dating, a young woman must exercise caution. The world

duplicitous character beneath the

assessment.

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