The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

Chapter 336:

Corrine raised her head slightly, her lips grazing his as she whispered, “I needed you to see how much Karina means to me.”

“And where does that leave me?” Nate questioned, his gaze intense, his tone hinting at ownership.

Corrine blinked softly, her eyes conveying a mix of emotions.

Nate’s touch shifted, his hand sliding to cradle the back of her neck, his fingers weaving through her hair to draw her nearer. He whispered, “Darling, what place do I hold in your heart?”

After a long silence, Corrine finally spoke.

“Before we met, I thought I was the unluckiest person alive. But now, it feels like every hardship I faced was just leading me to you.”

Her words sent a chill down Nate’s spine, as if ice had replaced the blood in his veins. Then, warmth slowly spread from his heart, reaching every corner of his body, awakening his senses.

His heart pounded.

Nate demanded, his gaze locked

Corrine remained silent. Some feelings were too precious to be spoken twice. To her, the love she carried in silence meant more than

into his

say it

his breath hot against her skin, sending a shiver through

never seen him lose his composure

scolded, trying to rein in his excitement. But Nate only tightened his hold around

you

The standoff continued, neither one

his face in the crook of her neck, his breath warm against

up,” Corrine said, a hint of irritation in her voice as she

held firm, refusing

you say it

seriously skipping work

far more important.

crept onto Corrine’s