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.

surrounding her. "So, the grass is

other side, huh?"

quickly to dodge heartache was one thing, but this grass-is-greener

slow on the uptake, picked up on

his tone.

may think that, but it

fingers gently grasped her chin, his intense eyes scanning her face. "It appears you do

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eyes widened in

lips claimed hers in

kiss, filled with a trace of anger, forcefully nibbled at her

in the small space, Corrine felt Nate restrain her

been confident in her

subdued without a fight.

she found herself

Nate..." she stammered, wincing at the sharp

me pain..."

his eyes ablaze with

misunderstanding something..." Corrine attempted to clarify. She tried to adjust her position, but Nate's grip on her neck was commanding, instilling a fear

drew her hand to his chest. "Are

this?"

"Yes."