The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

Chapter 313:

Corrine’s interest was immediately piqued.

Any item that not only appeared at auction but was also featured repeatedly had to be exceptional. The fact that this tiara had not only failed to sell but also increased in price intrigued her even more.

She shifted her gaze, contemplative.

“When is this tiara next up for auction?”

“In two days,” Jacob answered.

“At a Renaissance-themed auction hosted by Forreal, where the tiara will be showcased.”

“Please secure an invitation for me,” Corrine instructed, and then promptly ended the call.

Exiting the Ford Group headquarters, Corrine immediately noticed the sleek black Rolls-Royce Phantom waiting at the roadside.

predatory beast lurking in the shadows. Even at rest,

eyes softened as

today,” she said. Clutching her handbag, she swiftly made her way across the street to the waiting

to his full height under the dim streetlight, his presence overwhelming. Even in silence, Nate had an air that captured

hug was simple yet filled with a depth of emotion that

for the day?” Nate murmured, his breath lightly caressing her

his arms,

here unexpectedly? You usually let

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to call ahead if he planned to pick her up, and Corrine had stayed late at the office today

driving by, I decided to stop and wait,” Nate explained, easing back but keeping one hand on her shoulder. His gaze was tender, sending a

known you were here, I might have lingered a bit longer,” Corrine said with

to make you wait a bit

with mirth. He gently tapped her nose,