The Betrayed Heiress' Return to Elegance 134

Chapter 134 Keep Me Company

Nate's fresh, earthy scent enveloped Corrine as his warm, solid chest pressed against

her back, sending a wave of warmth through her.

"Now that you've already interrupted, you might as well stay and keep me company."

His deep, magnetic voice wrapped around her like a velvet blanket, his breath warm against her temple, stirring the soft strands of hair by her ear.

Corrine's brow twitched sharply at the sensation.

In the silence that followed, Nate gently turned her around, his dark eyes softening as they met hers, a gentle smile curling at the corners of his lips.

His fingers brushed the damp strands of hair by her shoulder. "Just took a shower?"

Corrine nodded, her voice quiet. "Yes."

As she glanced up, she noticed the faint red streaks in his eyes, and her mind flashed back to Tanya's words earlier. "Late-night coffee isn't healthy. As staff, we can't advise

work isn't more important than his well-being, right,

her face, her gaze

work so

every subtle shift in her expression,

subtle flush rising in her cheeks. She instinctively

"No,

hair, his voice

to protest, but as her eyes met his-deep, affectionate, and full of unspoken

might pull her in for a kiss at any moment, and her breath caught. A flicker of panic flashed across her eyes. "You should get back

gently tugged at his hand, guiding him toward

could lead him any farther, Nate's grip tightened on her hand. In one swift movement, he bent

was effortless, smooth, as if he had done this

confident and unhesitating.

lift, Corrine gasped, "Nate, what are

a playful but commanding tap on the rear, all while striding out of the study and

bloomed with color, and she pounded

Put me down!"

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