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.

faced him, logic urged her to retreat, but her heart suggested she could gamble everything for this man who cherished

where Nate had

love.

together, his deeds

Nate could approach her so freely, why shouldn't she take

Corrine voiced her emotions, a whirlwind of thoughts

his dark eyes shimmering with an array of emotions that were difficult

me back to the office?" Corrine asked, studying

"Certainly."

agreement, Corrine rose and walked to

for the knob, he grasped her arm and drew

as he nestled his head in the crook of her neck, lips grazing her temple. "I'll make sure you have no

convinced Corrine

role in his life.

unforeseen twist he couldn't dominate, the woman he resolved

spread across Corrine's face as

you're stuck

secluded room, Corrine was acutely aware of the