The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

Chapter 808:

Corrine, however, was caught off guard for a different reason. “What are you doing here?” she asked, her tone laced with surprise. Zeke ignored the question, studying her with quiet intensity before remarking with utter sincerity, “You look stunning tonight.”

For once, Corrine found herself at a loss for words.

“Corrine, what are you doing here?” Karina’s voice rang out, slicing through the air.

In that moment, amidst the tension of the scene, her voice was like a familiar melody, soothing and almost bringing tears to Corrine’s eyes. Corrine forced a smile. “Mr. Cooper, I have some matters to attend to. Please excuse me.”

Without waiting for a response, she turned on her heel and walked away, leaving Zeke with no chance to speak.

Corrine whisked her away, cutting short any

a step, Zeke moved in front of her, blocking her path like an immovable wall. His voice was deep, carrying an icy chill, sharp enough to send a shiver down one’s spine. “She doesn’t have time for you right now.

into his words, making Danna’s heart tighten involuntarily. She bit her lip, her eyes dark with unwillingness. “What’s

abrupt departure had spoken volumes—there was a flicker of panic in her eyes. Danna suspected there was more to this connection than met

like a dagger, dissecting her every reaction.

didn’t bother answering. Instead, he simply turned and walked away,

– check it

Karina glanced at Corrine with a knowing grin. “Our Corrine hasn’t

it!” Corrine hissed, scanning the surroundings nervously,

had already sparked Nate’s jealousy once. It had taken

reaction, Karina’s grin only widened, her eyes gleaming with mischief. “Come on!