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.

voice inquired. Moses rose with practiced grace, approaching the railing of the second floor. "Consider this merely the

eager for a better

in focused spotlights that illuminated several impeccably

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

observed the spectacle, her eyebrows arching with

though she acknowledged these polished

and culminating in an impassioned dance, the atmosphere crackled with electric

passive observers felt

Karina proving the most vocal beside Corrine. "A lifetime of propriety

at her

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

rolling, hands roaming-the

walls of the bar.

to mingle with the audience, Karina seized the moment, eagerly reaching out to touch a firm, sculpted chest before yanking Corrine aside,

Corrine's confusion showed plainly.

movement forward leaves no room for sorrow-only fresh

Corrine remarked, smoothly declining