The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

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

more important than his

of concern crossed her face, her gaze tender yet

to work so hard. I can

for me?" Nate caught every subtle shift in her expression, his smile deepening

gaze, a subtle flush rising in

slightly. "No, I'm

lightly brushed aside her damp hair,

protest, but as her eyes met his-deep,

as though he 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 to work and try to rest

gently tugged at his

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

was effortless, smooth, as if he had done this countless

confident and unhesitating.

sudden lift, Corrine gasped, "Nate, what are you

he raised his hand, giving her a playful but commanding tap on the rear, all while striding

cheeks bloomed with color, and she

Put me down!"