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 always there

saying, “Do it your way. No matter what happens, I'll

in deeds. With this in mind, Corrine tightened her hold on his hand, gazing intently at Nate. Nate felt her resolve

in his eyes, drawing her in, making her feel

him.

eye contact only briefly before

family's celebration ended

the hall, their faces etched with defeat, they happened to see Corrine and Nate stepping out from a

couple, the expressions of the

sleeve, pretending to be confused. "Bruce, isn't

followed her pointing finger and

wore a perfectly fitted

natural elegance. Even from afar, his strong presence

even in her high heels, was noticeably shorter than

each other well,

That man again!

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

cold as he scrutinized them,

in hand, Corrine and Nate moved effortlessly through

like a sun-kissed rose,