Chapter 68

Chapter 68 Rushing Won't Help

In the car, Nate's gaze rested steadily on Corrine.

However, Corrine seemed oblivious. Her head was bent as she scrolled. through her phone. She occasionally tucked a stray strand of hair behind.

her ear.

"Shall we have lunch together tomorrow?" Nate asked, his voice breaking the quiet.

Corrine paused, considering, before offering an apologetic reply. "I can't. I have something very important to take care of tomorrow."

Nate's expression shifted subtly, the realization dawning-she intended to attend the bidding event in the southern district of the city herself.

"Then... another day?" he asked, his brows knitting slightly as he studied

her.

Corrine gave a small nod. "Sure."

Before she could complete her sentence, the car jolted to a sudden, violent

stop.

but Nate's arm shot out, wrapping securely

her waist, enveloping her in the earthy

Nate's chest, where she could hear the steady, reassuring

deep, smooth

concern.

lightly.

shifted to pull away, a sharp tug on

his gaze softening as he glanced down

and revealing the elegant curve of her neck. Her smooth, porcelain-like skin seemed to glow, its delicate appearance tempting his

my button," he explained, his long fingers working carefully to free

closer, and his warm breath grazed her

up her neck, and her fingers

quite tangled." Nate's voice was calm, almost deliberate. "This

his tone made Corrine pause. Was it just her imagination,

like forever, Nate's fingers finally disentangled her

stayed in the same position for so long, Corrine's waist gave out slightly, and she stumbled back-straight into

tightened around her shoulders,

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