The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

Chapter 728:

It was the bitter sting of jealousy wrapped in words. Men, when enraged, could be both irrational and unpredictable.

“If calling each other by first names signifies closeness,” she teased, looking up with a sly smile, “then what does that make us now?” Without waiting for his reply, Corrine stood on tiptoe and placed a fleeting, soft kiss on his lips, a touch so brief it could’ve been mistaken for a whisper.

Nate’s brow twitched ever so slightly, his gaze softening as he watched her, the hint of a storm still simmering in his eyes.

“I’ll admit, I was reckless tonight,” she said, her voice steady now. “But…”

“I promise, it won’t happen again.”

She leaned against him, the warmth of his presence soothing her.

“Are you sure it won’t happen again?” Nate’s voice was thick with disbelief as he gently lifted her chin with his fingers, forcing her to meet his gaze, searching her eyes.

her mind. The future was too uncertain to make promises, but for now, this would have to

calling, she wouldn’t stand

vine that relies on you, nor am I your weakness. I want

his voice low and reassuring as he bent to place a soft kiss on her forehead. “It’s

nodded, a warmth spreading through her heart at his tender

day, Corrine sank into the couch, a tablet in hand as she watched the live

entrance, and surrounding them were the loyal fans who’d followed Leah through thick and

stories

from the public eye had left many disappointed, but now they were rallying, their voices rising in defense of

emerged, the crowd erupted, chanting

best! We’ll

and she couldn’t