The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

Chapter 430:

“Answer me, love.” Nate’s fingers brushed lightly over her cheek, tracing the soft curve of her face before settling beneath her chin.

Corrine pressed her lips together, then spoke with forced calm.

“Yeah… I ran after you and saw the elevator wasn’t working, so I figured it out.”

The truth was, when she first noticed someone moving in next door, a bold thought had flickered through her mind. She just hadn’t expected Nate to be reckless enough to actually follow through.

But last night, when she trailed behind him with the shopping bag and found the elevator wasn’t moving and the corridor empty, the only logical conclusion was that Nate was her new neighbor. And now, it seemed she had been right.

Nate let out a low chuckle.

“I got careless.”

expected Corrine to chase

shifted to the shopping bag sitting on

“What’s in there?”

for you,” Corrine

chance and thought it would suit you, so I bought it. I’m not sure if the size is right, though. You might need to try it on, and if it doesn’t fit, I can make some adjustments.” After all, she wasn’t exactly a stranger

from the bag and lifted the lid, revealing a black suit embroidered with the sun, moon, and stars—a delicate balance

had watched the entire live

on. I’ll try

“Alright.”

onto the sofa, her gaze drifting over

white, and gray, exuding a quiet sophistication with a subtle

trace of ebony scent from the aromatherapy diffuser lingered in the air, mirroring the crisp, woody fragrance that always clung to Nate. The sound of approaching footsteps pulled her from

into

helping me with

before reaching out. The fabric was smooth, cool to the touch,