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.

but the memory slipped through his

flash of hatred and jealousy flickering beneath

moment, the manager of Gourmet Spot

he addressed her.

eyes widening in

of Lyhaton for

of

manager's usual arrogance had been replaced with

Corrine.

Nate as they left. Unable to contain herself, she took a

name, Corrine turned, her eyes narrowing with

venom. "You really are like a persistent

edge of mocking amusement. "I didn't realize you could still shine so brightly after all

word dripped with sarcasm, a sharp, stinging reminder that cut straight

as a cold storm began to brew between her brows, the venom

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

of Corrine, the same woman Leah had once trampled and belittled, now standing tall and mocking her,

chest.

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