NovelBookChapter 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.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtCorrine, 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 blme for causing this disturbance." Calan exhaled, his rigid stance easing slightly. He gave her a grateful nod.
"Not at all, Miss Holland. You are too kind. I sincerely apologize on behalf of my brother." Corrine's lips curved into a gentle smile.
"You and I are friends. There is no need for formal apologies.” "Yes, of course," Calan agreed quickly, relief washing over him. 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 with a handkerchief.
Had Corrine not stepped in, tonight could have ended in disaster.
Your favorite stories are on gVlnovesOutside, Nate tightened his grip on Corrine's waist, his voice laced with teasing amusement.
"I stood up for you, and yet, at the crucial moment, you defended an outsider?" Corrine let out a breathy laugh, her body softening against his. She playfully grabbed his hand, her eyes gleaming with mischief.
"But that was not your ultimate goal, was it?" Nate's eyebrow arched delicately as he absorbed Corrine's words with measured patience.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm"You took advantage of the situation to challenge them so I could mediate and earn Calan's favor in the process." Corrine knew Nate wouldn't make an enemy over something trivial in front of a crowd. After all, it would serve no purpose in their business world. From the outset, humiliating the Archer family had never been his intention. Rather, he had seized this opening to confront Calan, transforming it into an opportunity for Corrine to secure a partnership with him later.
Nate's gaze settled on her face, accompanied by a knowing smile that carried subtle undertones.
"You've proven yourself remarkably perceptive."
Despite the praise inherent in his words, Corrine detecteda whisper of reservation in his expression.
"This challenge needed to cfrom me," Nate murmured, his long fingers tracing the gentle curves of her n brows and eyes.
"Had anyone else stepped forward, Calan would have dismissed it as your calculated move possibly even shifting the blonto you to restore the Archer family's dignity. But after today's events, he'll regard you with newfound respect."
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