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

her face, her gaze

to work so hard. I can support you

caught every subtle shift in her expression, his smile deepening

rising

slightly. "No,

lightly brushed aside her damp hair, his voice slow and teasing.

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

gently tugged at his hand, guiding him toward the

grip tightened on her hand. In one swift movement, he bent down, hoisting her effortlessly

effortless, smooth, as if he

confident and unhesitating.

gasped, "Nate, what

but commanding tap on the rear, all while striding out of the

color, and she

Put me down!"