The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

Chapter 499:

Yet, Corrine remained detached from the intrigues. Her indifference, however, didn’t alter the perception of others. When Meg suggested giving Corrine a tour, Zeke unexpectedly volunteered. This surprised not only Corrine but also Meg and Chelsea.

Meanwhile, Callie’s eyes flickered with resentment, echoing the jealousy of someone who felt they were losing their partner.

“Miss Holland, do you have reservations?” Zeke asked, picking up on Corrine’s hesitation.

Caught off guard by the sudden attention, Corrine was at a loss for words.

At that moment, a deep, authoritative voice interrupted, “Of course she has reservations.”

Everyone turned to see Nate striding toward them with confidence. He casually sat on the sofa’s armrest and draped an arm around Corrine’s shoulders, clearly marking his territory.

“What are you doing here?” Corrine exclaimed, her surprise evident. She had thought Nate was engrossed in conversation in the living room, oblivious to her situation.

had been discreetly observing

attention on Corrine made Nate

would have been taken right from under me,” he said, his gaze darkening with protective fervor.

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shoulder and continued provocatively, “Instead of eyeing my woman, Mr. Zeke Cooper, perhaps you should

been visibly upset, finally cracked a

an eyebrow

I’m aware, Miss Holland

rising tension, couldn’t suppress her excitement. It had been ages since she had witnessed

encouraged her son to join in the

leaned back, and crossed his legs,

from her initially approachable demeanor to

this is my boyfriend,”

appreciate your joke jeopardizing