Chapter 440: "You're welcome, Miss Holland. It's our honor to serve you," Matias said, his tone almost reverential, startling the men in black. They knew Matias as Nate's right-hand man, respected by most, but they had never seen him so deferential.
Unbeknownst to them, Matias saw Corrine as more than just an ordinary person. She was his key to success.
“Well, if there's nothing else, we'll take our leave,” Matias said.
After they left, Corrine called Nate.
"Are you busy?" she asked as soon as he answered.
"Not too busy for you," Nate responded, attentive.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtCorrine sat on the floor, eyeing the large box of hard drives in front of her. Each was labeled with the movie's title, director, and cast, showcasing Nate's meticulous care.
"I just casually mentioned it last night, and you gathered all these movies," Corrine remarked, impressed by the extensive collection. Sof those movies hadn't even been scheduled for release yet. It was a clear reminder of the privileges that cwith wealth.
"I just happened to overhear," Nate's response was nonchalant.
Corrine was momentarily speechless. His simple act of listening had led to over a hundred movies being delivered to her doorstep.
"Aren't you afraid you'll spoil me?" Corrine sighed softly.
"I'm committed to being there for you," Nate said, his voice deep and soothing, resonating like a rich cello in Corrine's heart.
Gal no v el s.is your destination for fiction A gentle smile spread across Corrine's face.
"When do you think you'll be back?" she asked.
"My schedule has been hectic, so I might not have much tto spend with you," Nate responded.
"But I will-" "Nate, you don't have to accommodatein everything," Corrine cut him off. She didn't want to be a burden to Nate. Her desire was to complement his successes and support him during his failures. Simply put, she yearned for a partnership where they stood as equals.
"I'd bring you the stars, but they can't even compare to you," Nate said, his tone even, as if he were stating a simple fact.
A hint of a smile twinkled in Corrine's eyes.
"Is this really your first tpursuing a woman?" she teased.
"Of course," Nate asserted confidently.
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Nate sensed her skepticism through the phone.
"It seems I'm doing quite well-” he said, his voice deepening and tinged with amusement.
"Well enough that I'm starting to have my doubts," Corrine admitted. "This is far from enough," Nate continued.
"Huh?" Corrine asked, confused.
"I'll only be truly satisfied when you agree to marry me, Miss Holland,” Nate declared. "Then you'd better keep trying," Corrine chuckled in response.