The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

Chapter 128

The Betrayed Heiress' Return to Elegance 128

Chapter 128 Payback

Nate drew in a sharp breath, his eyes narrowing as they darkened like a brewing storm.

His hand, pressed against the sofa for balance, clenched tightly, every muscle in his body going rigid.

Was it pain?

Not quite. It was an indescribable sensation-an itch deep inside, tugging at the edges of his control, like something just out of reach, teasing and unraveling him.

His breaths grew shallow, his chest rising and falling unevenly as his gaze locked intensely on Corrine.

Corrine tilted her head, a playful spark dancing in her eyes. "This is what they call payback."

Unlike Nate's measured and careful demeanor, Corrine was entirely bold and unapologetic. The evidence of her actions-a vivid red mark circled by precise teeth marks-stood out clearly.

It wouldn't fade for at least a week.

Nate's gaze lingered on her face, her delicate beauty contrasting with the wicked mischief in her expression. His eyes darkened further, his thoughts unreadable.

"It's time. Let's go," Corrine said softly, pressing a hand against his chest as though she could push him away.

firmly, pulling her close until she was against him. His broad hand slid

face to lower suddenly. A sly, teasing

a magnetic pull in his eyes-intense and impossible

Corrine felt like she was standing too

the calm expression she tried to maintain.

her

deep, husky sound of his laughter sent a shiver through Corrine. Her

who promised me a date? Hurry up." She quickly pushed Nate away, brushing off her dress with

creases.

movements unhurried. He held

a light meal before strolling side by side down

bursts.

glow of the moon above them, the gentle kiss of the

glow of the streetlights cast their intertwined shadows on the pavement, marking

strand of hair behind her ear, only to notice

stopped mid-step, her eyes scanning the ground

wrong?" Nate asked, his attention

bare left earlobe.

softly, her tone calm.

wasn't one to brush it off. Without a word, he turned and began retracing their steps, scanning the dimly lit path until he spotted the tiny

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