The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

Chapter 775:

Bruce’s gaze flickered, but he recovered quickly. “Deep down, you still have feelings for me, don’t you?” he asked.

At his words, Corrine’s frown relaxed—just slightly. “Did that over-the-shoulder throw break your brain?” she mocked, a smirk curling at the corner of her lips.

Bruce’s jaw tightened, his once-handsome face turning ice-cold. He studied her for a few moments, his expression unreadable.

“You can’t forget me. I know you, Corrine,” he said, his tone slow and deliberate. “You’re someone who values emotions deeply. If someone treats you well, you treat them even better. Even though you’ve broken up with me, can you really erase every moment we spent together in the past three years? If you had truly moved on, why would you keep targeting Leah? Why follow us here? Admit it—you came all this way to ruin our discussion of the engagement.”

Corrine let out a short, humorless laugh. “Your confidence is almost impressive,” she said, her voice dripping with sarcasm.

“You and Leah are a match made in heaven. I’d be the first to congratulate you.” She took a step closer, her eyes gleaming with mockery. “But let’s be clear—I wouldn’t lower myself to dumpster diving for a man.”

With that, she turned on her heel, ready to leave.

she felt a familiar presence. A quiet but

she looked up, following the long legs standing just

Nate was there.

and unreadable, locked onto her. His brow furrowed ever so slightly, a sharp chill in his gaze. He didn’t say a word

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Instead, he wrapped an arm around her waist, his grip

make sure you’re removed from Lyhaton,” he hissed at Bruce, his voice calm yet razor-sharp. “Who do you think you

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Nate finally lifted his gaze. “We’ll see about that,” he

Rivals always clashed fiercely.

to Nate’s, his pride didn’t allow