The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

Chapter 69

Chapter 69 Don't Make Me Wait Too Long

Nate's warm breath ghosted over Corinne's skin, his lips brushing her cheek with featherlight precision before his head nestled into the delicate curve of her neck.

His movements were both restrained and charged with intensity, each gesture steeped in fervent desire.

His arms tightened around her, drawing her closer as if she might slip

away at any moment.

"Nate, you're hurting me," Corrine protested, shifting uneasily against his

hold.

A low chuckle rumbled in Nate's chest, his breath grazing her ear in a way that sent an involuntary shiver down her spine.

"Corrine, don't make me wait too long." His voice was smooth and rich, laced with a subtle hint of a smile that was undeniably captivating.

In a heartbeat, her breath faltered, and her composure unraveled in the face of his undeniable magnetism.

The sudden jolt of the car stopping broke the moment. Flustered, she pushed him away with trembling hands and stumbled out as if seeking refuge from his

overwhelming presence.

Nate's gaze followed her hurried retreat, a wry smile curving his lips- dangerously charming, yet tinged with mischief.

He rubbed his fingers, as though savoring the memory of her touch, a reminder of the connection he was loath to relinquish.

he prided himself on patience and unwavering control, those virtues seemed to

about her a pull

a

emotions like affection had always been an unnecessary indulgence,

Corrine had shattered those beliefs. She had unseated his logic, leaving him to grapple with

himself consumed by curiosity, driven to uncover every nuance of her

a presence that

a fleeting intrigue had deepened into something profound, something that now

she truly was his destined

phone and navigated

briefly before

to steady her racing pulse, only for

it face down on the table,

her, washing away the day's

her shoulders, spreading out like strands of seaweed drifting

fingers idly swirling the crimson liquid

mind, the words resonating softly

had claimed to understand her fears, perceiving the delicate layers of her guarded heart. Though their meetings had been brief, she couldn't deny the profound effect his unwavering yet tender demeanor had

her.

could she truly allow him to step

she knew so little about him. Could he really be worth

her as she rested her head

the faint vibration of her phone. drew

name flashing on

hesitated, her thumb hovering before she finally swiped to