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.

it seems your aunt’s quite

people of the Independent Continent had already taken

box down casually on the table, Corrine

𝗱𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝖈𝗵𝗮𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀:

way, how are you planning to celebrate your birthday? Are you heading

she imagined his birthday would be nothing

eyes flickered with something

here in Lyhaton and

her

grandmother

been curious, but the question had seemed too personal to bring up. Now that the conversation had naturally led there, she hesitated only briefly before voicing

into a

a

ago, she had been mentally scolding herself for

suddenly changed

you planning to come with