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.

close until she was against

eyes widened slightly as she glanced up at him, only for his face to lower suddenly. A sly, teasing smile tugged at the corner of his lips. "You think you can walk away

was a magnetic pull in his eyes-intense and impossible to

moment, as their eyes met, Corrine felt like she

expression she tried to maintain.

a low, rough laugh, his fingers tilting her chin up gently. "You've got

shiver through Corrine.

on, weren't you the one who promised me a date? Hurry up." She quickly pushed Nate away,

creases.

over the sofa, his movements unhurried. He held out his hand to her with

a light meal before strolling side by

bursts.

the moon above them, the gentle kiss of the evening breeze, the rhythm of their steps

the streetlights cast their intertwined shadows on the pavement, marking their quiet progression from walking side by side to

lifted her hand, tucking a loose strand of hair behind her ear, only to notice something was off. Her earring was

her eyes scanning the

attention snapping to

bare left earlobe.

her tone calm. "It's just an earring.

brush it off. Without a word, he turned and began retracing their steps, scanning the dimly lit

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