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.

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

had assured

love.

deeds had consistently affirmed his

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

voiced her emotions, a whirlwind of thoughts

eyes shimmering with an array of emotions that were

you drive me back to the office?" Corrine

"Certainly."

his agreement, Corrine rose and walked

just as her hand reached for the knob, he grasped her arm and drew her into a tight embrace, as though trying to fuse her into his

head in

was convinced Corrine

role in his life.

couldn't dominate, the

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

stuck with

the secluded room, Corrine was acutely aware of the murmurs and