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.

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

flash of hatred

moment, the manager of Gourmet Spot approached Corrine,

he addressed her.

her eyes widening in

had been a cornerstone of Lyhaton for years, always

sign of the

manager's usual arrogance had been replaced with a respectful

Corrine.

lips pressed into a thin line, her gaze following the manager and Nate as they left. Unable to

her name, Corrine turned, her

dripping with venom. "You really

gaze sharpening with an edge of

with sarcasm, a sharp, stinging reminder

her eyes narrowing with fury as a cold storm began to brew between her brows,

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

Leah had once trampled and belittled, now

chest.

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