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.

offered a soothing smile. "Let's eat." Karina observed this discreet gesture and a smirk

did your relationship with him begin?"

indicated that Nate was not as important as he might believe. After

started the day

to be her wedding day

by him, Corrine found herself

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was dressed in her wedding gown and seeking refuge, and a twist of fate had

mishap set the stage

as she processed the

expect that Nate was the one who had rushed Corrine to the hospital that day, nor was she aware that he was the owner

this from me, choosing

casually lifted his glass in a quiet salute

on

audacity was maddening! Yet, he had successfully vas maddening! Yet, he had successfully orchestrated the entire

her drink with a defiant tilt

He

to Corrine's preferences.

your long-term intentions

her utensils tightened as

eye

Karina seemed to grasp his

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