The Betrayed Heiress' Return to Elegance 182

Chapter 182 Worried About

Me

Driven by a surge of curiosity, Corrine unlocked her phone and searched for Nate Hopkins.

Unsurprisingly, the screen displayed a blank page. "Sorry, no information related to Nate Hopkins is found."

Corrine arched an eyebrow, a mischievous glint dancing in her eyes. "How intriguing."

With a soft chuckle, she exited the page and opened her WhatsApp. Her conversation

with Nate was still open; the last message he had sent read, "Get some rest. Don't worry about me."

A faint smile tugged at the corners of her lips as she sighed, sinking back into her bed.

So, this was what it felt like to miss someone.

The next morning, Corrine went to work as usual.

In the conference room, she rested her chin on one hand, her attention focused

on a

department manager's report.

grew visibly nervous, beads of cold sweat. appearing along his neck as he

buzzed, breaking the

the screen and saw

threatened to break free, she stood up and addressed the room. "Let's pause here

through

her office, Corrine

on the screen, it was as

magnetic.

last night?” Nate asked, his dark eyes meeting hers, noting the subtle dark circles under her

a moment. Of course, she couldn't admit that her sleepless

bit to drink last night,"

your drinking tolerance?"

drinking with," she replied, at playful smile tugging

smile curving on his face. "When I'm back, show

as she noticed the weariness in his eyes. Her concern flickered. "Things

a glass of wine on the table. He took a measured sip, the

in her eyes.

me?" Nate teased, his lips lifting into a subtle

palpable, as if he

lost in his gaze, felt a flutter in her chest. Nate noticed the effect. he had on her and allowed his smile to deepen, satisfaction rolling through

he'd

and

afraid you'll break

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