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

concern crossed her face, her gaze tender yet filled with

to work so hard. I can

every subtle shift in her expression, his smile deepening

her gaze, a subtle flush rising in her cheeks. She instinctively lifted

slightly. "No,

lightly brushed aside her damp hair,

opened her mouth to protest, but as her eyes met his-deep, affectionate,

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

his hand, guiding

on her hand. In one swift movement, he bent down,

if

confident and unhesitating.

Corrine gasped, "Nate, what are you doing?

playful but commanding tap on the rear, all

cheeks bloomed with color, and she pounded

Put me down!"