The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

The Betrayed Heiress' Return to Elegance 136

Chapter 136 I'll Prove It To

You

The bright glass window in the room, bathed in soft light, resembled a transparent

mirror.

Corrine watched as Nate held the hairdryer, his movements gentle and deliberate as he

dried her hair.

It was impossible not to notice that Nate possessed a face that could launch a thousand ships, making even the simplest tasks seem mesmerizing.

Even holding a hairdryer, he exuded an effortless elegance, a natural nobility that seemed to shine through everything he did.

"If you keep looking at me like that, I won't be able to resist," Nate murmured, his hand holding a few strands of her wet hair.

His voice, deep and smooth as velvet, stirred something within her, striking directly at

her heart.

glance at him, but before she could turn fully, his hand gently pressed her head back into

between them, the hum of

to their stillness.

wandered to the wardrobe, curiosity tugging at her. "Did

replied, his tone steady, almost as if the question

simple yet certain, felt like a stone dropped into the still waters of her

stared at him, her lips

the hairdryer, the room growing quiet except for the steady beat of her heart. His fingers, long and strong, gently cupped her chin, tilting her face upward as his dark eyes locked onto hers with a searing intensity. "Corrine, you've caught my attention, and there's no

escape, his fingers pressed softly against them, silencing her. "You can continue to doubt me," he murmured, his voice low and certain. "But I have no problem cutting off all

set his sights on

features, and though a faint smile

it didn't reach his

air of danger, like something that had emerged

him, her body

thought.

such an irresistibly captivating face, it was impossible to stay composed. She thought she might as well follow her heart and see where it led. "I'll prove it to you," she murmured, her voice

what?" Before he could finish speaking, Corrine unexpectedly wrapped her arms around his neck, tilting her head up to

brushed against his in a delicate, sweet caress. Nate's eyes widened slightly, surprise flickering in his

it was enough to leave a lingering warmth on

pulled away, the sensation evaporated almost instantly,