The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

Chapter 256

Chapter 256 A Quiet

Contest

As they sat down at the table, a quiet contest unfolded between Karina and Nate.

Nate poured the coffee for Corrine, while Karina took charge of the water. He carefully prepared the shrimp; she elegantly put more food on Corrine's plate.

It was as if they were competitors in an unspoken challenge, each rivaling to surpass

the other.

Corrine picked up on the mounting tension and shot Karina a puzzled look.

Her expression seemed to question, "What are you trying to do?" "

With a nonchalant shrug, Karina faced Nate, her smile laced with believe you haven't made your introduction yet, sir."

provocation. "I

"Nate Hopkins, pleased to be known as Corrine's boyfriend," he replied warmly, his gaze on Corrine brimming with tenderness.

A cold sensation swept over Karina.

Corrine wasn't comfortable with displaying her evident closeness with Nate in Karina's

presence.

gently pulled back her hand and offered a soothing smile. "Let's eat." Karina observed this discreet gesture and a smirk of

did your relationship with him begin?"

indicated that Nate was not as important as he might

tightened slightly. "It all started the day before I was to

intended to be her

by him, Corrine found herself wandering in an

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in her wedding gown and seeking refuge, and a twist

mishap set the stage

widened as she processed the revelation, her look

to the hospital that day, nor was she aware that he was the

kept this from me, choosing only now

casually lifted his glass in a quiet

on his

maddening! Yet, he had successfully vas maddening! Yet, he had successfully orchestrated the

finished her drink with a defiant tilt of her head and

carefully Nate cate He

to Corrine's preferences.

are your long-term intentions with

her utensils tightened as she

looked Karina directly in the eye and replied firmly, "I

seemed