The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

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 what I

the rich tones of a cello, striking a chord deep in her

quickly look away, feeling as if she had been

and she pressed her lips

the

murmured, playing with a loose strand of her hair. His voice was a seductive whisper, adding, "My

then lightly brushed against it

heart skipped a beat, her cheeks turning a deep shade

breath to compose herself, and responded with a cool tone,

her, his

had felt an undeniable pull toward

thought he could maintain control in any situation. However, Corrine's

top

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

settled back into his seat, taking a deep breath to suppress the restlessness within. "Will you treat