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

surely work isn't more important

concern crossed her face, her

so hard. I can support you

in her expression, his smile deepening as it reached his

subtle flush rising in her

"No,

brushed aside her damp hair, his

protest, but as her eyes met his-deep, affectionate, and

moment, and her breath caught. A flicker of panic flashed across her eyes. "You should get back to work and try

she gently tugged at his hand, guiding him

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

effortless, smooth, as if he had done this

confident and unhesitating.

lift, Corrine gasped, "Nate, what are you doing?

voice was low, 'firm, as he raised his hand, giving her a playful but commanding tap on the rear, all while striding

color, and she pounded his back

Put me down!"