The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

Chapter 601:

“It is allowed.” Nate’s voice was smooth as he leaned in, taking the box and placing it directly in her hand.

As she began unwrapping it, she glanced up at him.

“Did she really come all the way here just to give you this gift?”

“No.” Something sharp flickered in Nate’s dark eyes, his gaze steady on hers.

“It is probably for you.”

Though Nate was in Lyhaton, the Elder Council of the Independent Continent had been keeping quiet tabs on him. Perhaps word of Corrine had spread, drawing their attention. They had even attempted to place her under surveillance—an effort Nate had swiftly dismantled, eliminating every last one of their spies. But such a move had only deepened the Elder Council’s suspicions.

By now, Corrine had lifted the lid of the box. Inside lay an exquisite dagger—sleek and deadly. Its hilt was intricately carved with a lion, while swirling cloud-like patterns danced along the blade’s surface. But what stood out most was its deep, shadowy blackness, absorbing every trace of light, even beneath the soft glow of the lamp.

It was a weapon designed for the dark.

Corrine arched an eyebrow at Nate.

seems your aunt’s

Independent Continent had already taken notice of her

casually on the

𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲

your birthday? Are you

Nate’s status, she imagined his birthday would be nothing short

Nate’s dark eyes flickered

will stay here in

tilted her head

is your grandmother

up. Now that the conversation had naturally led there, she hesitated only briefly before

curled into

having a

moments ago, she had been mentally scolding herself

suddenly changed the

planning to come