The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

Chapter 705:

As they ate, Nate gently separated the scallions from her bowl, his actions deliberate and thoughtful.

“How does it taste?” he asked, his voice carrying a hint of nerves as his eyes flickered toward her.

Corrine smacked her lips and playfully dabbed at the corner of her mouth.

“Delicious.”

Her small, unintentional gesture of licking her lips stirred something within Nate, his chest tightening, and his gaze darkening in response.

After dinner, Nate effortlessly lifted Corrine and carried her to the bedroom.

She was about to step into the shower when her phone rang, slicing through the quiet atmosphere.

It was Karina.

is almost finished. You should come by and have a look when you get a chance.” Karina’s voice chimed through

then continued

the triennial fashion competition is being held in Lyhaton this year. Would you be

mask, her response soft

“Not interested.”

her, a fleeting creative outlet rather than a means

𝕋𝕣𝕦𝕖 𝕡𝕠𝕤𝕥 𝕗𝕣𝕠𝕞: 𝕘ⲁ𝗅𝗇𝗈ν𝕖𝗅𝕤⫶ⅽ𝗼𝗺

expression conveyed mild disappointment, though she was far

all, Corrine had never shown an inclination for fame or

all, I’ll let you go,” Corrine

the other end of the line, Karina chuckled,

get it. A

hum of the quiet evening behind Corrine

routine and descended for breakfast. As she ate, her gaze flicked toward Nate, her thoughts already set

car later?” Taking full advantage of her recuperation time, she intended to visit the studio and check on the progress of the

the ones in the garage,”