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

and then continued toward

way,” Karina added, “I heard the triennial fashion competition is being

remained a calm mask, her response

“Not interested.”

pastime for her, a fleeting creative outlet rather than a means

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mild disappointment, though she

never shown an inclination for fame

let you go,” Corrine said, her voice

end of the line,

get it. A romantic night is

those words, the call ended, leaving only the soft hum of the quiet evening behind Corrine as she

its arms when Corrine completed her routine and descended for breakfast. As she ate, her

advantage of her recuperation time, she intended to visit the studio and check on the

ones in the garage,” Nate replied, his tone casual