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.

Corrine's eyes as she pulled him close and

driver's seat, discreetly raised the partition to

lips met, Nate wrapped an arm around her waist, lifted her onto his lap, and pressed her against the seat, taking

never expected to become

in him to always want more, to

him against falling for anyone, warning him that

choosing instead to

Corrine wanted it, he was ready to turn his entire world upside down for her. Nate didn't stop the kiss

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

unexpectedly, Nate's laughter filled

in confusion,

think I have a better understanding of

affection that was impossible to put into words, and the soft smile on his lips made it nearly impossible

arched playfully as she asked, "Isn't there a fear in you that I

just ruin your kingdom?"

to handle the chaos you

warm chuckle.

remained oblivious to the outside world, where the Ashton family faced increasing

understanding, especially when an outsider

scandal at the anniversary celebration