The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

Chapter 759:

Reaching for the fruit salad on the table, she picked up a strawberry and held it to his lips. “Were those two sent by the Elder Council?” She hadn’t gone easy on them during interrogation, but they had been tight-lipped. Even when she had nearly twisted their wrists out of place, they refused to utter a single word.

Nate’s brow quirked slightly as he took the strawberry into his mouth. “No.”

He expected her to probe further, yet she simply remarked, “No wonder they were so weak.”

Nate arched an eyebrow. “If that wasn’t enough of a challenge for you, perhaps Saul can spar with you next time.”

“Let’s not,” she said dryly. If Saul lost to her, he’d never hear the end of it—and she doubted his pride could take the hit.

“It’s getting late. We should sleep,” she suggested.

“Alright.”

had other plans. His arm

a beeline for the bathroom. When she returned, she overheard Nate’s deep, steady voice. “There’s no need. My affairs

Corrine picked up the hairdryer, casting a slow glance over him through the mirror. He stood

start requiring your approval?” His voice was calm but laced

as she stood behind him, the hairdryer in hand. “Can

𝓬𝓸𝓶𝓹𝓵𝓮𝓽𝓮

eyes flickered. “Of

the vanity, Corrine absentmindedly twisting a lock of her hair as she studied him

was only a few days away. She could guess well enough—his

combed through her hair as he met her gaze. “You should

it’s my fault?” she