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.

furrow of his brows and tightening of his jaw-his

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

she could continue her teasing, his hand clasped firmly around hers. "Corrine!" The winter-like chill in his voice carried an unmistakable warning. She certainly knew how to pierce

drifting to his chest, fingers tracing delicate patterns. "Being the

but they should question whether fortune favors them

remained serious.

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

than feeling intimidated, Corrine found herself enchanted by his possessive declaration. Her heart effervesced with joy, like

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

dilated as he stared at her,

he declared, "Corrine, wait for

body froze, all sensation momentarily

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