The Betrayed Heiress' Return to Elegance 177

Chapter 177 Let Me Warm It Up For You

"Who upset you?" Nate asked softly, stepping closer and gently taking Corrine's cold. hand in his. "Why is your hand so cold?"

He felt her unease and, without hesitation, tucked her hand into his pocket, his deep voice filled with quiet warmth. "Let me warm it up for you, sweetheart."

Corrine glanced at his profile, a hint of a smile tugging at her lips, but the sadness in her voice was unmistakable. "Could you take me back to the Platinum Apartments

later?"

Nate raised a hand, brushing her cheek gently as he nodded. "Of course."

They walked out of Gourmet Spot, the evening air cool against their skin.

At

the entrance, after Kason waved goodbye to Leah, his car began to roll slowly down

the street.

Kason spotted Corrine from a distance, and for a brief moment, an odd feeling of déjà

vu washed over him.

her face, but the memory slipped through his mind like water, and he quickly shrugged

flash of hatred and jealousy flickering beneath her

of Gourmet Spot approached Corrine,

he addressed her.

eyes widening

been a cornerstone of Lyhaton for years, always packed

clear sign of the

been replaced with

Corrine.

her gaze following the manager and Nate as they left. Unable to contain herself, she took a step forward.

Corrine turned, her eyes narrowing

with venom. "You really are like a persistent

of mocking amusement. "I didn't realize you could still shine

stinging reminder that cut straight into Leah's

storm began to brew between her brows, the venom in her gaze aimed directly at

family, Leah had lost her ability. to control her, to manipulate her as she

Leah had once trampled and belittled, now standing tall

chest.

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