The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

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Chapter 251 The Grass Is Always Greener On The...

Corrine nervously swallowed, struggling to formulate an explanation.

Then, a soft thump against the car window interrupted her thoughts.

Outside, a couple was locked in an intense argument.

Their spirited debate floated into the car, catching Corrine's and Nate's attention seamlessly.

"How dare you watch some male performers behind my back!" the man said angrily.

"Isn't it fair? You admire women at bars; why can't we look at men? Plus, they say the grass might be greener elsewhere," the woman retorted.

"You need a lesson in respect!"

Their loud bickering gradually receded, leaving a haunting quiet in the car.

"Heh!" Nate let out a low chuckle.

The sound was fleeting but enough to make Corrine's heart flutter.

She looked up, locking eyes with his cold stare, feeling her heart tighten.

calm aura surrounding her. "So, the grass

other side, huh?"

heartache was one thing, but

slow on the uptake, picked up

his tone.

think that, but it

her chin, his intense eyes scanning her face. "It appears you do need

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eyes widened in

next instant, Nate's lips

kiss, filled with a trace of anger, forcefully

Corrine felt Nate restrain her hands behind

had always been confident in her self-defense capabilities,

subdued without a fight.

found herself powerless,

she stammered, wincing at the sharp pain

me pain..."

the back of her neck, his eyes

position, but Nate's grip on her neck was commanding, instilling a fear that discouraged

into hers as he drew her hand to his chest. "Are

this?"

"Yes."