The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

The Betrayed Heiress' Return to Elegance 209

Chapter 209 Rejected His Grandfather's Advice

The downfall of the Ashton family was a direct result of their relentless greed.

They wanted to take advantage of Corrine's connections and wealth, even planning to use her to cover up Bruce and Leah's affair.

Yet, Corrine was no ordinary figure; she was the heiress of the wealthy Ford family, the most influential lineage in Lyhaton.

How could anyone think to manipulate her so easily?

"I'm different from them."

Startled by Nate's sudden declaration, Corrine gazed at him in confusion.

Nate cradled her face, his strong fingers brushing lightly across her lips. "I love you. I ask for nothing in return."

As Corrine blinked rapidly, trying to compose herself, she murmured softly, "I know

that."

"You don't truly understand," Nate replied, "or else, why remain so calm?"

He was hinting that she should display more emotion.

playful glint appeared in Corrine's eyes as

sitting in the driver's seat, discreetly raised the partition to give them

wrapped an arm around her waist, lifted her onto his lap,

had never expected to become so captivated by

in him to always want more, to

falling for anyone, warning him that love could become

now rejected that advice, choosing instead

entire world upside down for her. Nate didn't stop the kiss until he

tint as Nate's fingers gently clasped the back of her neck, their foreheads

unexpectedly, Nate's laughter

in confusion, Corrine caught Nate's

mischief. "I think I have a better understanding

dark eyes held an affection that was impossible to put into words, and the soft smile on his lips

arched playfully as she asked, "Isn't there a

just ruin your kingdom?"

handle the chaos you bring,"

warm chuckle.

Nate and Corrine remained oblivious to the outside world, where

especially when an outsider interferes in a

was evident when the scandal