Chapter 55

Chapter 55 Corrine's Mere Presence Unraveled His...

Sitting in the car, Corrine occasionally snuck a glance at Nate, who was seated beside her.

Nate was seated gracefully, one leg crossed over the other, maintaining an upright posture, with his hands resting casually on his knees. The soft shadows partially concealed his sharp, well-defined features, lending him an air of mysterious restraint.

Breaking the silence, she finally said, "Thank you for earlier."

She knew she could have handled the situation herself, but she valued Nate's well-meaning efforts and believed it was important to express her

thanks.

Nate shifted his look toward her, his eyes carrying a casual detachment. "Is a simple thank you all you have for me?"

Surprised by his bluntness, Corrine paused to think, realizing that simple words might feel insincere. "Do you have something in mind that would be a fitting way to thank you?"

hers as his fingers softly brushed her cheek. "You already know

deep, captivating voice filled the small space, resonating like the rich tones of a

intensity made Corrine quickly look away,

she pressed her lips together

advantage of the

truthful scoundrel over a fake gentleman," Nate murmured, playing with a loose strand of her hair. His voice was a seductive

smelled her hair and then lightly brushed against it with

her cheeks turning a

of his grasp, took a deep breath to compose herself, and

an impatience." Nate's gaze remained fixed on her, his Adam's apple moving as his eyes grew darker and

saw Corrine, he had felt an undeniable

always thought he could maintain control in any situation. However, Corrine's mere presence unraveled his composure

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his plan was merely to provoke a little, yet now it seemed he had ensnared

seat, taking a deep breath to suppress the restlessness

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