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 matter what happens,

just in words, but in deeds. With this in mind, Corrine tightened her hold on his hand, gazing intently at Nate. Nate felt her resolve in the firmness of her grip and turned to meet her gaze. Their eyes met, and

was a deep, gentle warmth in his eyes, drawing her

him.

only briefly before she shyly looked

celebration

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

of the Ashton

tugged at Bruce's sleeve, pretending to be

and

a perfectly fitted suit,

from afar, his strong

in her high heels, was noticeably shorter

each other well, each enhancing the other's

That man again!

unexpected arrival of the men in black at the event was also

he scrutinized them, his brows knitting

hand, Corrine and Nate moved effortlessly through the corridor. A gentle

like a