The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

The Betrayed Heiress' Return to Elegance 206

Chapter 206 Corrine's Gentler Side

Nate stepped forward and offered his hand. "Miss Holland, would you care to dine with

me?"

"Sure," Corrine responded, playfully hesitating as she slipped her hand into his.

Their fingers intertwined tightly.

A smile of mutual understanding crossed their faces.

As they left the private room, Corrine spotted several men in black trailing them

discreetly. Her eyebrows lifted slightly in recognition.

It was clear now that the men from earlier were under Nate's command.

A surge of warmth filled her, and her lips curved into a soft smile.

Having been independent and strong all her life, Corrine was no stranger to handling

challenges alone, like the ones earlier today. But Nate was there, silently supporting her.

or stumbled, Nate was

in her thoughts, saying, “Do it your way. No

understood that his commitment was not just in words, but in deeds. With this in mind, Corrine tightened her hold on his hand, gazing intently at Nate.

eyes, drawing her

him.

contact only briefly before

family's celebration ended

faces etched with defeat, they happened to see Corrine and

the expressions of the Ashton family changed

at Bruce's sleeve, pretending to be confused. "Bruce,

her pointing finger and his eyes settled on

wore a perfectly fitted suit, standing tall and

elegance. Even from afar,

high heels, was noticeably

they complemented each other well, each enhancing the

That man again!

arrival of the men in black at the event was also orchestrated by this mysterious

expression turned cold as he scrutinized them, his

Corrine and Nate moved effortlessly through the corridor.

face, glowing like a sun-kissed rose, captivating and