The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

Chapter 264

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.

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

your relationship with him begin?" Karina

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

the day before I was to leave

to be her

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was dressed in her wedding gown and seeking refuge, and a twist of fate had Nate's car almost accidentally striking

the stage

him..." Karina's eyes widened as she processed the revelation,

hospital that day, nor was she aware that he was

you kept this from me, choosing

casually lifted his glass in a quiet

smirk on

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

with a defiant tilt of her head and an arrogant

she observed how carefully Nate cate He had even ensured that every dish

to Corrine's preferences.

what are your long-term intentions with

on her utensils tightened as

looked Karina directly in the eye and replied

moment, Karina seemed to grasp his

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