The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

Chapter 620:

“Just a bunch of insignificant fools.”

“Was it Andromache, or…?”

“Ah…” Corrine’s words faltered, her breath hitching as a sharp sensation shot through her.

Nate had caught her earlobe between his teeth.

Her body went rigid, her fingers instinctively tightening around his tie. His lips lingered near her ear, his voice thick with meaning.

“I desperately want to take you away tonight.” But tonight wasn’t the night.

Nate pulled back, a flicker of something cold and unreadable passing through his gaze. His thumb wiped away the faint dampness on her earlobe before trailing lightly along her cheek.

“Go back inside and get some rest.”

Corrine’s brow furrowed slightly. A quiet determination lit up her expression as she looked up at him.

as you think. I don’t need to be shielded behind you. Keep moving forward, and I’ll catch up. I’ll prove to everyone that I’m the only one who can stand

moment, Nate didn’t speak. His gaze held hers steadily, the sharpness in

know,” he

won’t leave

on g?ln

her unspoken plea. She didn’t want to be protected—she wanted to stand as

But he would never let her face the storm

can hurt me. Except you.” His fingers traced the curve of her cheek before his lips found hers once

good

tenderness—one that

leave, though she glanced back at him every

until the gates of the Ford family mansion slowly shut behind her. As the last trace of warmth faded from his expression, a cold, steely resolve settled in his

the ones we caught tonight to those old

Matias nodded without hesitation.

“Yes, sir.”

he slid into the car, giving