The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

Chapter 604:

When they returned to Celtis Estate, Corrine headed straight to the bathroom. By the time she emerged, wrapped in a loose bathrobe, she spotted Nate on the balcony, his phone pressed to his ear.

He stood with his back to the room, one hand resting lightly on the railing. Even in a simple stance, there was an air of effortless elegance about him—aloof, untouchable.

As if sensing her presence, Nate turned, meeting her gaze. For a brief moment, the cold detachment in his eyes softened into something unexpected. Something dangerously tender.

Corrine lifted a towel, gently drying her damp hair.

The movement caused the neckline of her robe to shift ever so slightly, revealing the soft curve of her collarbone, the skin of her chest barely concealed beneath the fabric.

Nate’s gaze darkened, deepening with an unreadable intensity. Without hesitation, he closed the distance between them.

As he neared, the scent of her—delicate, like roses kissed by midnight dew—filled his senses. It was fresh yet elusive, a contradiction that intrigued him.

hand slid around her waist, fingers pressing lightly through the thin fabric. He placed

the call continued, but Nate’s voice remained impassive as he finally responded, “Got it,

Corrine blinked.

𝕺𝖗𝖎𝖌𝖎𝖓𝖆𝖑 𝖓𝖑𝖞 𝖔𝖓 𝓰𝖆𝖑𝖓𝖔𝖛𝖊𝖑𝖘.𝖈𝖔𝖒

grandma?” she

is still awake this

gave a faint

dinner

and walked over to the vanity, reaching for her

caught a glimpse of Nate picking

it

through the reflection. Then, without a word, he began unbuttoning his shirt, one button at

need some privacy?” she asked,

tried to look away, but her eyes had a

One button. Then another.