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

first person who's dared to treat me this way." His grip

to press a

think I'm so

tonight to make up

words, Nate needed no further convincing;

door swung

Ford family had reached unprecedented heights. Even in retirement, his legendary business prowess

room while leaning on his cane.

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

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

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

together. "Corrine, be honest- are you

faltered

deep voice cut through her response. "While I don't oppose dating, a young woman must exercise caution. The world harbors

character beneath the

assessment.

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