The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

Chapter 632:

Nate’s eyes flicked toward Moses, his expression darkening almost imperceptibly before he shifted his gaze to the rest of the table. His voice was steady, cool.

“Please, do not let this affect your day. Let’s carry on as usual.”

Terrance Brooks, Karina’s father, seized the moment to smooth things over. Raising his glass, he offered a polished smile.

“Mr. Hopkins, it is a rare occasion to see you accepting an invitation. It is truly an honor to have you here today.”

Karina, seated beside him, rolled her eyes in quiet disdain.

The Brooks family was one of Lyhaton’s top four families, after all. She found her father’s sycophantic behavior nauseating. Groveling was beneath them, and his eagerness to curry favor made her skin crawl.

Nate met Terrance’s gaze with effortless composure.

“You flatter me, Mr. Brooks,” he said, lifting his glass in response.

today has not inconvenienced anyone.” His tone was smooth, his demeanor polished—far beyond what one would expect from a typical

was no surprise that the women in the room stole glances at him, their admiration barely concealed behind lowered

the meal came to an end, no one dared to leave before Nate did. It was not a spoken rule, but his mere presence at the head of the table held

Except for Jules.

– check it

adjusting

“Corrine, let’s go.”

a glance at Nate, her

now was not the time for affection. Not here, not

and

the rim of his

he murmured, his deep voice effortlessly cutting through

wait.” The words were calm, devoid

caught for a

and barely concealed resentment rippling through them like a silent storm. If jealousy had a physical form, Corrine was certain she would have been