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.

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

where did your relationship

he might believe.

tightened slightly. "It all started the day before I

to be

Corrine found

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

the stage for

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

to the hospital that day, nor was

you kept this from me, choosing only now to

his glass in a quiet salute to Karina, his

smirk on his

annoyed. The sheer audacity was maddening! Yet, he had successfully vas maddening! Yet, he had

drink with a defiant tilt of her head and an arrogant

Nate cate He had even

to Corrine's preferences.

what are your long-term intentions with

her utensils tightened as

in the eye and replied

that moment, Karina seemed to grasp

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