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 observing her from

on Corrine made Nate

under me,” he said, his gaze darkening with protective fervor. Corrine’s cheeks warmed with embarrassment as she elbowed him

with your words,”

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shoulder and continued provocatively, “Instead of eyeing my woman, Mr. Zeke Cooper, perhaps you should be more concerned with what’s happening

Callie, who had been visibly upset, finally cracked a

eyebrow and maintaining his intense stare at

as I’m aware, Miss Holland isn’t married

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

subtly encouraged her son to join in the

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

approachable demeanor to a more serious one and faced

my boyfriend,”

your joke jeopardizing