The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

Chapter 400:

Nate’s arms instinctively locked around her, pulling her close as he deepened the kiss, unwilling to let her go so easily.

Just then, a phone rang, shattering the moment. Nate glanced at the screen, declined the call, and intertwined his fingers with hers before leading her back inside the private room.

Nate and Corrine stepped back into their private room. Noticing the lipstick on Nate’s lips, everyone’s minds instantly wandered to a suggestive conclusion.

Out of the blue, Moses exclaimed, “Nate, you came back so soon?” His comment was met with a heavy silence that suddenly filled the room.

Nate’s cold stare chilled Moses to the bone.

Feeling the chill, Moses quickly regained his senses and stammered, “I didn’t mean anything by it, Nate. I was just…”

He sighed heavily, frustration evident.

“Forget it. I’ll let the booze speak for me.” Grabbing a bottle from the table, he took a long swig.

set the empty bottle down, the game

perhaps distracted or just

dare?” his companions asked him, their eyes gleaming with mischief. Jules casually put a cigarette between his lips

“Truth.”

the group asked, “Do you think Miss Holland and Mr. Hopkins are a good

intimately familiar with Nate, but rumors of his formidable background

with Corrine. Jules’ previous remarks that Corrine

evolved from friendships to family labels,

knowing look, a hint of amusement in

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question was

looked up at the person who asked the

too

response sparked a

that even the seasoned leaders tread carefully around him. How could someone like him not

that Jules’ remark stemmed purely from his protective instincts. He held the conviction that no man could ever be deserving