Chapter 270

Chapter 270 Nate Always Caught Her Off Guard

Rita stood frozen, her mouth parted in shock as tremors coursed through her body.

Her wide eyes fixed on Nate as she was unable to process the scene before her.

Matias strode past, his brief glance on Rita carrying unmistakable contempt as he reported to Nate, "Mr. Hopkins, all preparations are complete."

Nate acknowledged him with a subtle nod, his arm draped protectively around Corrine's delicate waist. “Have you had enough fun tonight?” he inquired, his voice carrying a tenderness reserved solely for her.

Corrine shifted her attention to Rita, her expression measured. "This gentleman possesses refined tastes that extend beyond superficial attractions. Miss Ashton, I suggest you abandon any misguided aspirations."

Humiliation and rage burned through Rita's veins as she challenged, saying, "Who exactly are you insulting?"

"Why, you, of course," Corrine responded, her previously gentle demeanor crystallizing into ice as mockery danced across her features. "Though perhaps, Miss Ashton, you'd better comprehend a physical lesson rather than verbal wisdom?"

Noting the hardening of her expression, Nate bent down to press his lips softly against her temple. "Why devote any attention to her?"

"Because you're impossibly magnetic to women!" Corrine declared, turning away with practiced elegance.

himself

unpredictable nature of feminine emotions

as he

his embrace.

departure

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palms. Bitter thoughts swirled through

After departing from the Ashton family, she hadn't descended into disgrace but instead appeared more liberated than ever. Now she had secured

as she contemplated ways to

Rita's machinations, Corrine studied Nate's

Nate inquired, guiding her onto his

"Your face proves

admission. He caressed her earlobe, his voice earnest. "Why not make our relationship public, Miss Holland?

me unsettles even myself."

a path behind her ear before ghosting across her lips. "Corrine, don't you

he spoke her name sent

face before she suddenly captured his wandering finger

"Ouch!" Nate inhaled sharply.

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