The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

Chapter 3

The Betrayed Heiress' Return to Elegance 3

Chapter 3 Those Eyes

Corrine's mind emptied like an overturned glass, her feet becoming lead weights against the pavement.

The car blazed past her, an obsidian bullet piercing through space and time.

The violent aftermath of rushing air sent Corrine sprawling onto the unforgiving ground.

In the desolate street, logic dictated the driver would vanish into the night-no witnesses, no consequences, no

trace to follow in their wake.

Yet fate had other plans. The vehicle's engine growled as it reversed course, coming to rest mere inches from

where she lay.

The passenger door swung open with deliberate grace, revealing an elegant figure stepping forth. Custom black leather shoes touched the ground as their owner emerged, extending an ebony umbrella that sheltered her from

the relentless downpour.

"Are you alright?" The deep timbre of Nate Hopkins' voice resonated through the rain-soaked air.

Corrine's gaze traveled upward, taking in the sight before her. His face was a study in precision-sharp angles and defined planes that spoke of nobility, while his eyes held an inexplicable magnetism that tugged at the

edges of her memory.

Those eyes stirred something within her consciousness-a whisper of recognition that danced just beyond her

grasp.

fine, thank you..." The words scraped past her throat

in defeat as pain lanced through her scraped legs and

back toward the

arm swept around her waist, drawing her

of strength.

emanating from Nate's body enveloped her as she found herself

torso,

exterior.

contrast of sensations overwhelmed her senses. Instinct drove her to push away, but Nate

his arms, lifting her

are you doing? Put me down!" Ice crystallized in Corrine's voice,

had never ventured beyond

authority, "You're injured. You need to go to the

proximity sent waves of tension through her body, his cold

his lips like distant thunder,

resistance.

prompted a sneeze

controls, silencing them. Noting her trembles, he draped his jacket across her shoulders with surprising gentleness.

his essence-both his scent

unexpected gallop.

of amusement flickered through Nate's eyes as he noticed

her cheeks. "I should

the one thanking you."

painted her features.

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