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

something rightfully his had been snatched

it was something he claimed to neither want nor care

be claimed by another.

gaze on Corrine's retreating figure, a hint of jealousy flickering across her eyes. "Bruce, do you think Miss Holland will forgive us? Will she still join us

he 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, her eyes narrowing with

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coldness, like a hunter poised for

mischievous gleam

detected the playful undertone in his

eyebrow arched, mischief sparkling in her clear eyes. "Do you see a

that?"

cheek, admiration glowing

kiss tender yet commanding, as

glimpse of them in the rearview mirror and quickly looked

sealed off cabin, a thick veil of intimacy enveloped them, dulling

senses.

brink of deepening when

tension.

patience wearing thin, Nate answered sharply, "This had better be