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.

she faced him, logic urged her to retreat, but her

Nate had assured her

love.

together, his deeds had consistently affirmed

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

of

sat motionless, his dark eyes shimmering with an array of emotions that were difficult to

the office?" Corrine asked, studying Nate's

"Certainly."

Corrine rose and

he grasped her arm and drew her into a tight

as he nestled his head in the crook of her neck, lips grazing her temple.

first encounter, he was convinced Corrine was meant to

role in his life.

the unforeseen twist he couldn't

smile spread across Corrine's face as she raised her eyes

stuck with

room, Corrine was acutely