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.

demanded, his gaze locked

to be spoken twice. To

into his arms and kissed

Corrine, say

breath hot against her skin, sending a shiver through

muttered under his breath, “This is unbearable.” After years at Nate’s side, he had never seen him lose his composure like this. If word got out,

straight, Nate,” Corrine scolded, trying to rein in his excitement. But

you

long sigh. The standoff continued, neither

his face in the crook of her neck, his breath warm against her skin, sending ripples of comfort

in her voice as she tried to push him

held firm, refusing

until you say it

you seriously skipping

far more important. I

blush crept onto Corrine’s