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Bruce's car roared to life and swiftly maneuvered past Nate's vehicle.

"Are we really just going to watch them drive away?" Nate questioned abruptly.

Corrine, tilting her head slightly, watched the departing car. "It's unfortunate, but being too aggressive would only tarnish our image."

"Does that really matter to you?"

"Do you think it shouldn't?" Corrine responded quickly, believing that no man would appreciate a woman who appeared too forceful and detached.

Most men were drawn to women who were gentle and understanding.

A slight frown marred Nate's forehead. "Your happiness is my only concern, so please,

wish."

act as you

He tenderly stroked her cheek. "Whatever you decide to do, know that I'm behind you, no matter the outcome."

A wave of emotion surged through Corrine. She shifted her gaze to meet Nate's earnest

look.

of her eyes. "I

and filled with warmth. "You don't have to soften your edges; I'm here to protect

way."

always moved her, but this time, the depth of her feelings

by someone who completely accepted every

a sudden urge, Corrine reached for his tie, pulling him

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kissed him gently on the

kiss, Nate's heart skipped a beat. He instinctively tightened his embrace, drawing her onto his lap and

was both familiar and profoundly

before.

kiss seemed to

enveloped her gradually, offering a sense of warmth and

when Corrine's breathing turned shallow and she nearly swooned did Nate pull away with

on her cheeks,

smile.

traced her now tender lips, his own curving into a playful grin, radiating a

him, foolishly clung to mere trifles. Bruce was

blind!

tone, felt both mortified and irritated, her brow creasing as she gazed

impeccable jawline and the enticing swell of his Adam's apple were striking. She impulsively bit his Adam's apple

tensed, his embrace