The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

The Betrayed Heiress' Return to Elegance 124

Chapter 124 Wait For Me To Make You My Wife

Nate's eyes held such intensity that Corrine felt herself drowning in their depths.

Though she had never considered herself susceptible to physical attraction, Nate's presence demanded a profound reassessment of her principles.

She found herself questioning why his allure proved so irresistible, time and time again.

Drawing in a steadying breath, she withdrew her hand and declared with unwavering

conviction, "No!"

The determination resonating in her voice cast a shadow of disappointment across Nate's dark eyes. He reached out, pinching her cheek with gentle reproach before rising

to depart.

slight furrow of his brows and tightening of

feet, catching his wrist and melting into his embrace. Her fingers traced playfully along his tense jawline as a mischievous smile graced her lips. "You're so quick to sulk. Those men outside would treat me with far more consideration than you do. Aren't you worried they

hand clasped firmly around hers. "Corrine!" The winter-like chill in

stating facts," Corrine murmured, her free hand drifting to his chest, fingers tracing delicate patterns. "Being the Ford family heiress naturally draws men

but they should question whether fortune favors them so greatly!" A smile played at the corners of Nate's

remained serious.

anyone else to touch!" His

intimidated, Corrine found herself enchanted by his possessive declaration. Her heart effervesced

tender affection, compelled to rise on her toes and press a kiss to his lips.

he stared

grip on her hand, he declared, "Corrine, wait for

froze, all sensation

her entire being. "Yes!" This, she realized, was how it felt to be