The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

The Betrayed Heiress' Return to Elegance 221

Chapter 221 We Are

Destined For Each Other

A subtle smile played on Corrine's lips, her eyes twinkling with mischief, "I suppose it's just as well I'm not known for being decent either, and I'm certainly not fond of those who are deemed good."

Nate's expression shifted from shadowed to intrigued.

"What do you mean by that?" he asked, his smile broadening as he regarded her affectionately.

Corrine placed her fork down, gracefully picked up a napkin, and dabbed at her lips. She folded the napkin neatly and set it aside, every gesture reflecting her natural poise.

Gazing at Nate with a resolute sparkle in her eyes, she said, "We are destined for each

other."

Long before Nate could propose marriage or even before she fully grasped his complexities, Corrine had opportunities to leave without consequences.

She had thought that learning Nate's secrets might drive her away.

retreat, but her heart

first encounter where Nate had assured her

love.

together, his deeds had consistently

her so freely, why shouldn't she take a decisive step toward

emotions, a whirlwind of thoughts engulfed Nate, leaving

an array of emotions that

drive me back to the office?" Corrine asked, studying

"Certainly."

Corrine rose and walked to the

knob, he grasped her arm and drew her into a tight embrace, as though

his head in

encounter, he was convinced Corrine

role in his life.

he couldn't dominate, the woman he resolved to

spread across Corrine's face as she raised her

stuck with me

room, Corrine was acutely aware