NovelUpdateChapter 986: "Of course, darling," Corrine answered smoothly.
Zeke stood there, caught between disbelief and frustration, watching the scene unfold as though he were nothing more than an afterthought. The weight of being an unwanted third wheel settled heavily on his shoulders.
"I am leaving!" he snapped, his voice ringing with frustration. Without sparing them a backward glance, he stormed out of the office.
Just as Zeke left the office, he saw Hodge standing still by the office door.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtTheir brief exchange of glances spoke volumes, even though it was silent. "Mr. Cooper, where are we going?" Zeke's assistant asked cautiously.
Zeke turned his gaze away, his tone sharp. “Back to the office." The assistant's heart sank. He knew it meant another long night of work.
Meanwhile, Hodge remained motionless at the door, shocked by the private conversation between Nate and Corrine.
He couldn't figure out when Nate and Corrine had gotten so close. There had been whispers at the Lyhaton Elite Business Meeting when Nate had asked Corrine to show him around the estate. Hodge had brushed off the gossip as nothing more than jealousy from the women at the time.
Now, it seemed the signs had been there all along.
Lost in his thoughts, he saw Corrine and Nate step out of the office, their hands intertwined.
Corrine stopped when she noticed Hodge. "Mr. Seymour, were you here to see me?" Hodge snapped out of his daze and glanced at the couple before him. Nate had a commanding presence, tall and composed, with an air of noble indifference. Even in silence, he demanded attention. Speople seemed destined for greatness from the start. Nate was one of those people-born to lead, to be the center of attention, and to rise to heights that others could only dream of.
Next to him, Corrine looked both graceful and captivating.
Together, they made a stunning pair, their energy effortlessly merging. The scene felt oddly fitting.
Hodge, who had always held himself in high regard, now found his confidence slipping away.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmHe took a deep breath, forced a smile, and said, “Just passing through." A sense of defeat surged in his throat, almost choking him.
He fought to steady his breath, trying to calm the ache in his chest. "I've got This something to take care of, so I'll be going." With that, he turned and hurried off.
As she watched him walk away, Corrine had a faint suspicion about who had sent the large bouquet of white roses. But who had been behind the first bouquet? Nate led Corrine toward the elevator. Once Hodge had gone, they took the private elevator down.
Employees on that floor couldn't help of but snap photos of the couple The news instantly created a buzz in the employee group chat.
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