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.

to retreat, but her heart suggested she could gamble everything for this

encounter where Nate had

love.

their time together, his deeds

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

Corrine voiced her emotions, a whirlwind of thoughts engulfed Nate, leaving his mind

motionless, his dark eyes shimmering with an array

the office?" Corrine asked, studying Nate's inscrutable

"Certainly."

agreement, Corrine rose

for the knob, he grasped her arm and drew her into a tight embrace,

deep and resonant, vibrated against her ear as he nestled his head in the crook of her neck, lips grazing her temple.

encounter, he was convinced Corrine was meant to play a

role in his life.

unforeseen twist he couldn't dominate, the

brilliant smile spread across Corrine's face as she

stuck with me

the secluded room, Corrine was acutely aware of the