The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

The Betrayed Heiress' Return to Elegance 179

Chapter 179 Our Shipment Has Been Taken

Leah wept softly in his embrace. "Bruce, I'm sorry. I've put you in a difficult position

once more..."

"You don't have to apologize for that," Bruce responded, his voice calm and steady. He could feel Leah shaking slightly, and a surge of compassion replaced his impulse to

follow Corrine.

He stroked Leah's back gently, comforting her with even strokes. "She has always disregarded others' emotions. Just stay away from her next time."

Leah obediently replied, "Okay."

Bruce's attention drifted as he spoke, catching sight of Corrine walking away.

Nate was at her side, his arm securing her slender waist.

The two dipped their heads as they stepped into their vehicle, and Nate shot a defiant

look back at Bruce.

A taunting smile played on Nate's lips.

unsettling feeling at that

rightfully his

to neither want nor

be claimed by another.

arms, Leah sensed his gaze on Corrine's retreating figure, a hint of jealousy flickering across her eyes. "Bruce, do you

wiped Leah's tears. "Whether she forgives or not is up to her, but she has to be at

hearing his words, Leah's expression hardened,

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hunter poised for the

in the car, Nate observed Corrine with a mischievous

detected the playful undertone in his

clear eyes. "Do

that?"

studied her face, his finger gently brushing her cheek, admiration glowing in his eyes. "You're always right

moved closer, his kiss tender yet commanding, as if he was staking his

of them in the rearview mirror and quickly looked

cabin, a thick veil of intimacy

senses.

on the brink of deepening when a sudden phone ring cut

tension.

wearing thin, Nate answered sharply, "This had better be urgent!" Moses,