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

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

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

warmth in his eyes, drawing her in, making her

him.

contact only briefly before she shyly looked

family's celebration ended with unexpected

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

of the Ashton family changed

pretending to be confused. "Bruce,

her pointing finger and his

her wore a perfectly fitted

elegance. Even from afar, his strong

in her high heels, was

they complemented each other well,

That man again!

black at the

expression turned cold as he scrutinized them,

Nate moved effortlessly through the corridor. A gentle

glowing like a