Chapter 1124:

However, with Karina’s agreement clear, Corrine reluctantly nodded her approval.

As Moses and Karina left, the clock neared ten o’clock.

At that exact moment, Nate’s phone rang.

He answered with a blank expression, exchanged a few words, and ended the call quickly.

“What’s the matter?” Corrine asked, concern evident in her voice.

“The cabinet meeting is about to start,” Nate replied calmly.

Corrine smacked her forehead. “Oh, I completely forgot,” she admitted. Nate’s expression softened with a hint of indulgence at her rare lapse in memory. “It’s alright, we still have time,” he reassured her.

He gently took her hand and led her out of the garden toward the car.

Once inside, Corrine quickly sent a message to Hawk.

Hawk, who was following them, received Corrine’s message and turned back at the next corner.

Sitting beside her, Nate watched Corrine with a slight, enigmatic smile. Corrine caught his gaze as she set her phone down and felt a flicker of unease. “Why are you staring at me?” she asked.

“Are you going to handle Andromache on your own?” Nate raised an eyebrow slightly.

“Yes,” Corrine answered directly, her bright eyes sparkling with a playful grin as she tugged at his tie. “Do you have anything else to tell me?” She knew little about Andromache, but Nate was well-informed.

Nate’s eyes twinkled. “Miss Holland, are you trying to seduce me?” he teased.

Corrine’s lips curved into a bright, inviting smile. “Would you be interested?” she flirted back.

𝓞𝓷𝓵𝔂 𝓉𝓇𝓊𝑒 𝓉𝑒𝓍𝓉 𝓪𝓽 g𝓪𝗅𝗇𝗈ν𝓮𝗅𝓈﹐ⅽ𝗼𝗺

Her fingers tightened on his tie, pulling him closer, her gaze locked intently on his. Nate’s arm wrapped around her waist, drawing her onto his lap. His hand slowly traveled up her spine.

“Andromache has been marginalized by the family for years and holds few significant assets. Look into her dealings in precious metals and digital currencies,” he advised.

His fingers caressed her face, tracing her lips suggestively. “I’ve given you all the information,” his voice deepened compellingly. “How will you thank me?”

Corrine’s eyebrow lifted playfully. “Funny enough, I’ve already uncovered those details, so our deal is off,” she teased.

She leaned in, placing a gentle kiss on the edge of Nate’s lips, then quickly returned to her seat.

Nate chuckled softly, his fingers brushing the corner of his lips as he savored the brief closeness.

“What about Darrion?” Corrine asked, steering the conversation forward.

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