NovelUpdateChapter 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.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtThe 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.
"What does it mean if a woman insists on being independent rather than relying on a man?" "Sounds like trust issues,” Moses answered promptly.
"Often, women who have faced past betrayals are cautious. They hesitate to open their hearts too readily." Moses caught a whiff of juicy gossip halfway through the conversation, a mischievous grin stretching across his face.
"Wait a minute! Nate, are you tellingCorrine hasn't actually accepted you? Is this just wishful thinking on your part?" Find exclusive updates galnovalsThe other end of the line went dead silent. Moses' grin widened.
"Oh, hit the nail on the head, did I not? Listen, Nate, there are plenty of fish in the sea. Why obsess over just one? I mean, with a mere crook of your finger, the women of Independent Continent would—” Before he could finish, the line went dead. Nate had mercilessly ended the call. Moses stared at his phone in disbelief before scoffing.
"Damn! Hanging up onover a woman? Are we even friends anymore?" "Serves you right," Zack remarked, casting him an amused glance.
"You should be grateful he didn't cover here and strangle you." Moses studied him for a long moment before narrowing his eyes.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm"So, what you're saying is... Nate is serious about her?"
Zack did not answer. He simply gave an enigmatic smile, one that faid Moses all he needed to know. They locked eyes for a moment, an unspoken understanding passing between them.
Over the years, they had indulged in fleeting pleasures, never allowing themselves to be tethered by emotions. And Nate-Nate had always seemed the most detached of them all, untouched by love or desire.
Now, it seemed it was never about indifference. No, the truth was far more intriguing none of those women had ever been enough to stir him, let alone claim a place in his heart.
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