The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

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.

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

He then declared,

exhale rippled through the

Corrine. "What time

thoughtful of you, but I'll pass," Corrine responded, knowing Karina's

for extended celebrations.

revelry would undoubtedly stretch into

matters require my

Corrine surveyed the café

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

knowing smile

they'd come early. Clearly, they'd

Holland." Millard rose, projecting warmth. "The card's access

zeros."

gaze evaluating both Millard

documentation?"

papers with nervous energy.

meticulously before applying her signature. Millard and

your terms, might we proceed with the

refined features

elation, clutching Millard's hand while harboring growing antipathy toward