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.

an odd, unsettling

seemed as though something rightfully his

to neither want nor care for, he felt it

be claimed by another.

flickering across her eyes. "Bruce, do

down, his touch gentle as he wiped Leah's tears. "Whether she forgives

his words, Leah's expression hardened, her eyes narrowing

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like a hunter poised

the car, Nate observed Corrine with a mischievous gleam

detected the playful

mischief sparkling in her clear

that?"

his finger gently brushing her cheek, admiration glowing in his

closer, his kiss tender yet commanding,

them in the rearview mirror and quickly looked away, discreetly raising the

off cabin, a thick veil of

senses.

was on the brink of deepening when a sudden phone ring cut through

tension.

to ring again relentlessly. His patience wearing thin, Nate answered sharply, "This had better be urgent!" Moses, feeling the iciness