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.

with practiced grace, approaching the railing of

gathering surged forward, eager for a better

the bar's center, a platform ascended, bathed in focused spotlights that illuminated several impeccably suited

melodies filled the air, the performers began their calculated disrobing-

her eyebrows arching with barely concealed

she acknowledged

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

passive observers felt

the most

stared at her friend,

years, yet somehow, she had never realized Karina

rolling, hands roaming-the

walls of the bar.

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

Corrine's confusion showed plainly.

no room for

remarked, smoothly