The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

Chapter 10 A Night Of

Shame

Nate caught Evelyn's gaze, noting the playful glimmer dancing in his

grandmother's eyes. A soft smile tugged at his lips. "Grandma, thank you for what you've done for me today."

"Oh, stop it!" Evelyn waved him off with mock annoyance, her expression shifting into a self-assured grin. "Don't mistake this for mere kindness-I'm simply impatient to welcome a great-grandchild into our family."

Nate lowered his head, masking the weight of sincerity in his eyes. "Grandma, consider it settled then. She's destined to be your granddaughter-in-law. There's no turning back from this path now."

"My judgment has never steered me wrong," Evelyn declared with unwavering confidence. “Though I must say, you have your work cut out for you. That young woman seems remarkably unimpressed by your charms."

This observation struck at the heart of Nate's frustration.

Throughout his life, his status and accomplishments had drawn countless women to his side.noveldrama

Yet Corrine remained unmoved, her indifference challenging everything he thought he knew about his appeal.

Nate met his grandmother's knowing gaze. "Perhaps you could share some wisdom on this matter?"

"Winning her heart requires absolute authenticity," Evelyn counseled, her tone carrying newfound gravity. "Show humility, take initiative, demonstrate thoughtfulness. Above all else, remain steadfast in your dedication. If you ever cause her pain, you'll answer to me."

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A genuine laugh escaped Nate's lips. "She hasn't even joined the family, and already you've chosen sides?"

"The more I observe that girl, the more she endears herself to me," Evelyn mused, picturing Corrine's gentle demeanor. Warmth suffused her features until she noticed Nate rising. "Where are you headed?"

Nate's smile carried purpose. "To show some initiative, of course."

Corrine's path back to her hospital room was unexpectedly blocked by Rita, Bruce's sister, who appeared to have been lying in wait.

Malice darkened Rita's features as she scrutinized Corrine. Her lips twisted into a cruel smile. "Corrine, you've proven quite disappointing. I thought you'd finally accepted reality and withdrawn gracefully, yet here you are, still clinging to my brother. Do you honestly believe that playing the pitiful patient will change his mind? Save yourself the embarrassment. A slut like you could never be worthy of him!"

"Say those words again!" Ice crystallized in Corrine's voice, fury igniting in her gaze.

Rita, accustomed to Corrine's usual docility, faltered momentarily before the intensity of her anger. "What?

Have I spoken anything but truth? You ended things with my brother only to get involved with other men.

What else should we call such behavior?"

When silence met her words, Rita's arrogance swelled. "Don't think I'm ignorant of why you vanished back then.

Bruce shared everything!"

The color drained from Corrine's face at this revelation, leaving her paralyzed with shock.

Her fingers curled into tight fists, nails biting into her palms without registration. Her slight frame trembled with the force of contained emotion.

That night had carved an indelible mark of shame into her soul, a wound beyond healing.

The memory was meant to remain sealed between her and Bruce, protected by his solemn vow of silence.

Yet he had betrayed that promise to Rita, rendering his words as worthless as scattered ash.

Pain lanced through Corrine's chest like a dull blade, each breath growing more labored than the last as

dizziness threatened to overwhelm her.

Rita, interpreting Corrine's pallor as weakness, pressed her advantage. "Let me enlighten you, Corrine. If you hadn't thrown yourself so shamelessly at my brother when he was vulnerable after breaking up with Leah, he never would have spared you a glance. Take a long, hard look at yourself..."

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