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.”

intending to slip from his embrace, but Nate had other plans. His arm tightened around her waist, pulling her close before effortlessly lifting

she returned, she overheard Nate’s deep, steady voice. “There’s no need. My affairs are none

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

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

hesitation, he hung up. Turning, he met Corrine’s gaze as she stood behind him, the hairdryer in hand. “Can

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eyes flickered.

a lock of her hair as

was only a few days away. She could guess

hair as he met her gaze. “You should learn

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