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.

begin?” Karina inquired, her tone implying that Nate was not as important as he might believe. After

Corrine’s expression tightened slightly.

all started the day

to be her wedding

by him, Corrine found herself wandering in an unexpected storm. She was dressed in her wedding gown, seeking refuge, when a twist of fate had Nate’s car almost accidentally striking her. This fateful mishap set the stage

him…” Karina’s eyes widened as she processed the revelation, her look darting between

was the one who had rushed Corrine to the hospital that day,

Nate casually lifted his glass in a quiet salute to Karina, his eyebrow arched and

was annoyed. The sheer audacity was maddening! Yet, he had successfully orchestrated

drink with a defiant tilt of her head and an arrogant air. Throughout the meal, she observed how carefully

chapters now

are your

utensils tightened as she awaited

looked Karina directly in the eye and replied