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.

strong or stumbled, Nate

earlier vow echoed in her thoughts, saying, “Do it your way.

on his hand, gazing intently at Nate. Nate felt her resolve in the firmness of her grip and turned to meet her

his eyes, drawing her

him.

maintained eye contact only briefly

celebration ended with

filed out of the hall, their faces etched with defeat, they happened to see

expressions of the

subtly tugged at Bruce's sleeve, pretending to be confused. "Bruce, isn't that Miss Holland

followed her pointing finger and his eyes

her wore a perfectly fitted suit, standing

from afar,

heels, was noticeably shorter than

each other well, each enhancing

That man again!

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

he scrutinized them,

hand, Corrine and Nate moved effortlessly through the

glowing like a