Chapter 302 She Was One Of A Kind
Without saying a word, Corrine pressed her palms against his chest and nudged him gently, seeking to put some space between them
Nate’s eyes softened as he observed her quivering lashes, a trace of a smile playing at the edge of his lips He bowed his head to leave a tender kiss on her forehead. “Relax. I’ll wait for your clear consent before crossing any boundaries.”
Corrine, relieved by his assurance, let out a quiet sigh.
Nate’s voice lowered, saying, “Just don’t keep me waiting too long, Corrine.”
Never before had he given anyone such intense attention, not even a woman.
To him, Corrine stood out as the singular, extraordinary exception.
Nate was aware that he could easily attract many women with a simple gesture, much like a celebrity drawing crowds. However, none had impacted him as profoundly as Corrine had when she walked into his life.
He recognized her irreplaceable place in his life.
To him, she was one of a kind, a treasure that came once and never again, irreplaceable and impossible to
imitate.
For her, he was prepared to exercise a level of patience and resolve he had never needed before.
“I’m exhausted,” Nate murmured, feeling weary.
Corrine offered no reply, merely closing her eyes and settling more comfortably against him.
The peaceful environment made it easy to succumb to sleep. Without realizing it, Corrine, comforted by his familiar scent, slowly fell asleep.
The abrupt ring of a phone jolted her awake.
Noticing Nate was still deeply asleep, Corrine exhaled softly, pressed her lips together, and gently extracted herself from his embrace to leave the room quietly.
It was Jules on the line.
“The stock prices of Ashton Group have plummeted. Should we make our move now?”
“Is it your plan to take over the Ashton business?” Corrine inquired.
Jules made it clear, saying, “I don’t walk the same road as the Ashton family”
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He meant he had no desire to engage with the Ashton family.
As Corrine filled a glass with water, she responded calmly, “Nor do I have any interest in them.”
Her plan was to undermine the Ashton family’s stability quietly, not squander resources taking over their
business
Before she could elaborate, Chelsea’s voice interrupted from the phone. “Corrine, the Ashton family is just too much. They’re so ungrateful! Especially Rita Ashton! Doesn’t she realize that without your hard work all these years, the Ashton family wouldn’t be where they are today? How can she now demand that you kneel and apologize? Rita Ashton is especially bold.”
Carl had always cherished Corrine as if she were a precious gem, protecting her from any harm or humiliation, especially from something as demeaning as a forced apology.
Rita demanding such an apology was downright reckless.
“Aunt Chelsea, please calm down. Their actions haven’t truly hurt me,” Corrine reassured her with a gentle
smile.
With a heavy sigh, Chelsea expressed her regret. “Corrine, when I encouraged your pursuit of true love, I never expected the Ashtons to turn out this way. I deeply regret it now. Had I foreseen this, I would have advised you against it.”
Chelsea had been the sole supporter of Corrine when she chose Bruce over her ties with the Ford family, even helping her in secret during the Ashton family’s tougher times.
Corrine harbored only gratitude for Chelsea, without any bitterness.
“Aunt Chelsea, you shouldn’t blame yourself,” Corrine said, “and for all the effort I’ve invested in the Ashton family these past years, I intend to recover it, with interest.”
Chelsea felt a surge of support upon hearing this. “That’s the spirit! You have my full support, Corrine.” After ending the call, Chelsea pondered deeply, biting her lip in contemplation.
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