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.

Nate had been discreetly

attention on Corrine

I hadn’t shown up, my wife would have been taken right from under me,” he said, his gaze darkening with protective fervor. Corrine’s

careful with your words,” she

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grip on her shoulder and continued

been visibly

Zeke challenged, raising an eyebrow and maintaining

as I’m aware, Miss Holland

on Zeke. Chelsea, though nervous about the rising tension, couldn’t suppress her excitement. It had been ages

Chelsea’s anticipation, subtly encouraged her son to join

the table, leaned back, and crossed his legs, settling in to watch the

her initially approachable demeanor to a more serious

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