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.

eat." Karina observed this discreet gesture

did your relationship

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

slightly. "It all started the day before

intended to be her wedding day with

by him, Corrine found herself

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and seeking refuge, and a twist of fate had Nate's car almost accidentally striking

set the stage for

as she processed

one who had rushed Corrine to the hospital that day,

this from me, choosing only

glass in a quiet

smirk on

he had successfully vas maddening!

drink with a defiant tilt of her head and

meal, she observed how carefully Nate cate He had even ensured that every dish was to Corrine's

to Corrine's preferences.

Hopkins, what are your long-term intentions

grip on her utensils tightened

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

Karina seemed to grasp his

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