The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

Chapter 334:

Corrine picked up on the mounting tension and shot Karina a puzzled glance. Her expression seemed to silently question, “What are you trying to do?”

With a nonchalant shrug, Karina faced Nate, her smile laced with provocation.

“I believe you haven’t made your introduction yet, sir.”

“Nate Hopkins, pleased to be known as Corrine’s boyfriend,” he replied warmly, his gaze on Corrine brimming with tenderness.

A cold sensation swept over Karina.

Corrine wasn’t comfortable displaying her evident closeness with Nate in Karina’s presence. She gently pulled back her hand and offered a soothing smile.

“Let’s eat.”

Karina observed this discreet gesture, and a smirk of triumph spread across her face.

Karina inquired, her tone implying that Nate was

Corrine’s expression tightened slightly.

all started the day before I was to

to be her wedding day

refuge, when a twist of fate had Nate’s car almost accidentally striking her. This fateful mishap set the stage

Karina’s eyes widened as she processed the

rushed Corrine to the hospital that

this from me, choosing only now to disclose it?” Nate casually lifted his glass in a quiet salute to Karina,

audacity was maddening! Yet,

Throughout the meal, she observed how carefully

now

what are your long-term

utensils tightened as she awaited Nate’s

eye and replied firmly, “I am