The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

The Betrayed Heiress' Return to Elegance 249

Chapter 249 A Performance

Around them, revelry filled the air, yet Nate remained motionless, an island of stillness

amid the chaos.

His attention drifted periodically to his phone's screen, anticipation evident in his

demeanor.

"Nate, you haven't looked away from that device all evening. Join the festivities!" Moses called out, his collar loosened but his gaze remaining astute and perceptive.

Jules' curiosity sparked as he turned to Zack. "Is he awaiting someone's call?"

Zack's expression shifted subtly. "A gentleman's heart follows where a fair lady leads."

Jules pondered the identity of the woman who could command such devoted attention from Independent Continent's formidable leader.

A thunderous round of applause suddenly erupted, drawing every eye in their private booth.

entertainment?" a voice inquired. Moses rose with practiced grace, approaching

surged forward, eager

center, a platform ascended, bathed in focused spotlights that illuminated several

the performers began their calculated disrobing- first their jackets, then

observed the spectacle, her eyebrows arching with barely concealed

audacity surprised her, though she acknowledged these polished performers had

physiques and culminating in an impassioned

observers felt their

appreciation, with Karina proving the most vocal beside Corrine. "A lifetime

at her friend,

been friends for years, yet somehow, she had never realized Karina

suggestive movements-hips rolling, hands roaming-the sheer volume

walls of the bar.

stage to mingle with the audience, Karina seized the moment, eagerly reaching out to touch a firm, sculpted chest

Corrine's confusion showed plainly.

forward leaves no room for

excessive," Corrine remarked, smoothly declining