The Betrayed Heiress' Return to Elegance 246

Chapter 246 Costing Them Both Reputation And...

Corrine's message read, "I've got plans with friends tonight. Let's reschedule."

Nate's jaw tightened as the message illuminated his phone screen.

The conference room's warmth evaporated in an instant, leaving behind a glacial stillness.

The executive's voice wavered through his presentation, his confidence crumbling as he sensed Nate's cold aura. Perspiration dotted his forehead as he stumbled through his words, his limbs betraying his mounting anxiety.

Relief washed over him as he concluded, only to falter when he noticed Nate remaining silent at the table's apex.

Desperation drove the executive's gaze toward Matias, silently imploring for intervention.

Matias exhaled softly, acknowledging his crucial role in that moment.

"Mr. Hopkins?" he called out with caution.

Nate tucked away his phone, his attention shifting deliberately.

A flash of arctic coldness in his gaze sent an involuntary tremor through Matias' frame.

his apprehension, Matias maintained his composure. "Mr. Hopkins, the .marketing department's report

He then

rippled through

reached out to Corrine. "What time shall you finish tonight? I can arrange

of you, but I'll

for extended celebrations.

revelry would undoubtedly stretch into the

my

call, Corrine surveyed the café scene

Ashton family's vehicle stood sentinel in the parking lot, their

smile graced her

they'd been waiting

projecting warmth. "The

zeros."

her seat, her gaze evaluating both Millard and Tracy. "The

documentation?"

produced the papers with nervous energy.

applying her signature.

your terms, might we proceed with the lawsuit's withdrawal?" Millard ventured

her gaze, her refined features maintaining

clutching Millard's hand while harboring growing

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