Chapter 428:

With that, she pushed the door closed.

Outside, Nate watched the door close, a slight furrow forming between his brows, before he walked away.

Just then, his phone buzzed. Nate looked at the caller ID before sliding the screen to answer.

“Nate, there’s an elite business gathering soon with the four major families of Lyhaton. Care to join for a bit of excitement?” Moses’ lively tone filtered through, ambient sounds hinting he was out enjoying the evening.

The influential circles in Lyhaton were led by the affluent Ford family, along with the Seymour, Hoffman, and Brooks families. These families had long upheld a delicate equilibrium of influence. Attending would mean Nate’s paths might cross with Carl.

“Not up for it,” Nate responded flatly.

Moses sensed the disinterest in his voice.

“Something wrong? Trouble with your girlfriend?”

Nate’s expression tightened.

on being independent rather than

trust issues,”

women who have faced past betrayals are cautious. They hesitate to open their hearts

halfway through the conversation, a mischievous grin stretching

Nate, are you telling me Corrine hasn’t actually accepted you? Is

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of the line went dead silent. Moses’ grin

Listen, Nate, there are plenty of fish in the sea. Why obsess over just one? I

could finish, the line went dead. Nate had mercilessly ended the call. Moses

on me over a

right,” Zack remarked,

didn’t come over here

a long moment

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