The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

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.

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

Leah's eyes darkened when she saw Corrine, a flash of hatred and jealousy

Gourmet Spot approached

he addressed her.

her eyes widening

had been a cornerstone of Lyhaton for

clear sign of

manager's usual arrogance had been replaced with a respectful deference

Corrine.

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

her name, Corrine turned, her eyes narrowing

dripping with venom. "You really are like a

lips, her gaze sharpening with an edge of mocking amusement. "I didn't realize you could still shine so brightly

with sarcasm, a sharp, stinging reminder

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

Leah had lost her

belittled, now standing tall and mocking her, ignited

chest.