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.

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

had assured

love.

deeds had consistently

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

her emotions, a whirlwind of

dark eyes shimmering with an array of emotions that were

me back to the office?" Corrine

"Certainly."

Corrine rose and walked to the

reached for the knob, he grasped her arm and drew her

leave me." His voice, deep and resonant, vibrated against her ear as he nestled his head

their very first encounter, he was convinced Corrine was meant to play

role in his life.

the unforeseen twist he couldn't dominate, the woman

spread across Corrine's face as she

stuck

Corrine was acutely aware of the