The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

Chapter 303 An Unexpected Kiss

Corrine made her way back to the guest room, gently setting down a glass of water on the nightstand

Her gaze lingered on Nate, who was deeply asleep.

In his sleep, Nate's usually sharp and cold demeanor softened, revealing a more serene expression.

The gentle lighting highlighted his sharp features, making his eyes and brows look almost like a work of art.

She marveled silently. Was it even possible for someone to be so flawless?

His skin was without blemish, and he looked stunning from every conceivable angle.

The most wonderful part? He belonged to her.

A smile crept across her face at the thought.

She bent closer to him, captivated, studying every detail of his face.

A playful idea struck her, and she gently kissed his lips, a fleeting touch before she started to pull back.

However, as she began to rise, Nate, who had appeared to be deep in sleep, suddenly wrapped his arm around her, pulling her close and intensifying their kiss.

Surprise widened Corrine's eyes.

away?" Nate whispered, his voice low against her

averted her eyes. "When

you left to take

eyes. "You've been pretending

his attention turning to her lips. "I had planned to rest for a while longer, but then I received an

at a

he had been playing the waiting game the whole

him a look that mixed playful reproach with

to let her go. With a quick motion, he seized her wrist,

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voice held a note of caution as

looked down at her defensively crossed arms, his grin growing. "Didn't you

if I did?"

you one in return. You can't just escape

eyes widened,

towered over her, his shadow

cool scent surrounding

of astonishment and annoyance in her

and insistent,