The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

Chapter 524:

Was there more to this marriage arrangement than she had been led to believe? What exactly was the history between the Hopkins family and the Ford family?

As she wrestled with the uncertainty, Matias stepped into the room, balancing a small porcelain bowl in his hands.

“Sir, your grandmother sent this over again.”

Corrine snapped out of her thoughts, her eyes falling to the bowl as Matias set it down on the coffee table. Her brows knitted slightly.

“What is it?”

“It’s something Mrs. Hopkins had specially prepared and sent over,” Matias responded.

Corrine peered at the contents—a mixture of restorative ingredients meant for strengthening the body.

blurted, “Are you weak… or something?” A heavy

his eyes widening as he gawked at

the most unexpected things at the most unexpected

he turned on his heel and

office door clicked shut, Corrine felt the

presence was overwhelming, his distinct masculine scent closing in around her like an inescapable trap. She lifted her gaze, locking eyes with him. His stare was dark and unreadable, sending her heart racing

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the curve of her shoulder. A heated whisper brushed against her temple and then skimmed down the sensitive curve of her neck,

with her finger, her long lashes fluttering like

first? Maybe if

Nate’s response was firm—unyielding. He leaned down and captured her lips in a searing kiss. His kiss was fierce, intoxicating—completely consuming

ignore. It was impossible to tell how much time had passed before Nate finally pulled away. His half-lidded eyes gleamed with an unrestrained hunger, dark and possessive,