The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

Chapter 306 She Was Full Of Surprises

Corrine followed Nate into his office.

He grabbed an iPad and

brewed a cup of coffee, and then handed it to her. "Take it easy here for a while. I won't be long."

"Alright," Corrine murmured.

Nate reached out, his fingers lightly tousling her hair before he strode over to his

desk to get to work.

Corrine took a small sip of the coffee in front of her. Then, she pulled out her phone and skimmed through her unread messages.

She opened WhatsApp and scrolled to the friend requests.

Her eyes landed on an avatar of a peony, accompanied by a note. "Corrine, this is Evelyn."

Corrine hesitated for a split second before tapping "Accept".

Almost immediately, a message popped up.. "Hello, Corrine. I'm Evelyn."

Corrine typed back. "Hi there, Mrs. Hopkins."

Evelyn quickly followed up. "Now that we're connected on WhatsApp, it'll be much easier for me to reach you."

As Corrine responded, a small group of employees in gray uniforms stepped into the office, their gazes

instinctively locking onto her.

by now, much of the company-was

had brought his girlfriend to

had to admit,

in the delicate, conventional way, but with a

effort. Even in silence, her presence was

it impossible for anyone to admire her

stole quick glances at her before snapping back to focus and stepping forward

reports.

are the detailed accounts for this quarter

gave a slight nod, flipping open the folder in front

his peripheral vision remained

was typing quickly on her phone, her slender fingers moving with precision, likely

her conversation with Evelyn, her

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second

declined

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e call and immediately

blocked the number.

was still occupied, and then wandered over to the

particular item

showcased behind glass.

unlatched the cabinet, retrieved the crossbow, and effortlessly

practiced, each motion instinctive, as if