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.

Hopkins, the .marketing

nodded. He then declared, "This meeting is

exhale rippled through

to Corrine. "What time shall you finish

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

for extended celebrations.

stretch

matters require my attention.

surveyed the café scene

stood sentinel in the

smile graced

early. Clearly, they'd been waiting

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

zeros."

into her seat, her gaze evaluating both Millard and Tracy.

documentation?"

with nervous

before applying her signature. Millard and Tracy exchanged glances of

we proceed with

refined features maintaining professional distance.

clutching Millard's hand while