The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

Chapter 451:

Nate’s voice remained impassive.

“Then perhaps you should kneel and apologize properly.”

Rolf’s fingers twitched. His position as a company manager, his reputation among the powerful guests in attendance—none of that would survive if he kneeled before a woman. He would be the laughingstock of Lyhaton, perhaps even Pinetree City.

Calan stood frozen. There was no easy way out. If Rolf refused, Nate’s anger would only escalate. But if Rolf submitted, the Archer family’s dignity would be crushed underfoot.

Corrine, sensing the silent battle waging in the room, reached out and tugged gently at Nate’s sleeve. Then, she turned toward Calan, her voice calm but unwavering.

“I accept Rolf’s apology. Calan, I hope you do not blame me for causing this disturbance.”

Calan exhaled, his rigid stance easing slightly. He gave her a grateful nod.

all, Miss Holland. You are too kind. I sincerely apologize on

curved into a

I are friends. There is

After she exchanged a few polite words with Calan, Nate slid an arm around Corrine’s waist and guided her out of the banquet hall. As they disappeared through the doors, Calan discreetly dabbed the cold sweat from his forehead

stepped in, tonight could

favorite stories are on

on Corrine’s waist,

you, and yet, at the crucial moment, you

body softening against his. She playfully grabbed his

your ultimate goal,

eyebrow arched delicately as he absorbed Corrine’s words with measured

the situation to challenge them so

in their business world. From the outset, humiliating the Archer family had never been his intention. Rather, he had seized this opening

gaze settled on her face, accompanied by a knowing