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.

a slight furrow of his brows and tightening of his

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

hers. "Corrine!" The winter-like chill in his voice

fingers tracing delicate patterns. "Being the Ford family heiress naturally draws men who

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

remained serious.

anyone else to touch!" His voice crystallized like frost, sharp

enchanted by his possessive

affection, compelled to rise on her toes and press a kiss to his lips. "Nate, I hope our

as he stared

her hand, he declared, "Corrine, wait for me

froze, all

entire being.