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.

squinted, trying to place her face, but the memory slipped through his mind like water,

saw Corrine, a flash of hatred and jealousy flickering

moment, the manager of Gourmet Spot approached

he addressed her.

eyes widening in

Spot had been a cornerstone of Lyhaton for

sign of the owner's

manager's usual arrogance had been replaced with a

Corrine.

the manager and Nate as they left. Unable

her name, Corrine turned, her eyes narrowing with

venom. "You really are like

with an edge of mocking amusement. "I didn't realize you could

dripped with sarcasm, a sharp, stinging reminder that cut straight into Leah's

narrowing with fury as a cold storm

since Corrine had walked away from the Ashton family, Leah had lost her ability. to

now standing tall and mocking her, ignited a blaze of pure, uncontrollable jealousy in

chest.

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