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.

appeared in Corrine's eyes as she pulled

Matias, who was sitting in the driver's seat, discreetly raised the partition to

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

expected to become so captivated by

in him to always want more, to keep her close and watch

had always warned him against falling for anyone, warning

Nate now rejected that advice, choosing instead to embrace his feelings for Corrine

to turn his entire world upside down for her. Nate didn't stop the kiss until

clasped the back of

laughter

in confusion, Corrine caught Nate's

his eyes gleaming with mischief. "I think I have a better understanding of the

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

playfully as she asked, "Isn't there

just ruin your kingdom?"

is well-prepared to handle the chaos you bring," Nate responded with

warm chuckle.

to the outside world, where the

call for understanding, especially when an

the scandal at the anniversary celebration