The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

Chapter 809:

“But you look stunning tonight. How could your boyfriend leave you alone like this?” Karina’s tone was teasing, her eyes flicking meaningfully toward the many admiring, and perhaps covetous, glances being thrown Corrine’s way. Beauty, after all, was both a gift and a curse.

Corrine absentmindedly touched the jade bracelet on her wrist. “Isn’t it better this way? Keeps me from becoming an easy target.”

Karina arched a brow. “I’m afraid you already are,” she murmured, subtly gesturing toward a group approaching from the distance. Following her gaze, Corrine spotted Leah leading a small party, including none other than Danna, who had just confronted her moments ago.

“By the way, that dress Danna’s wearing is quite… interesting,” Karina observed, a knowing smirk playing on her lips.

Corrine and Karina exchanged a look before smoothly changing the subject. “Let’s go to our VIP box,” Corrine suggested.

“Good idea.”

VIP box, where Corrine idly picked up the

unfamiliar presence. A prickle

Her voice was sharp with surprise. “How

beside her. “The door’s right there.” His tone was amused as he glanced at the catalog in her hands. “Seen anything you like? I’ll

catalog shut. “I

“Some things are worth the effort. And spending money

her eyes in exasperation. Who wanted his money—or his

do you want?”

“To pursue you.”

Nate wasn’t around to hear that.

crossed, munching on potato chips, watching the drama unfold like

breath, Corrine spoke evenly. “Mr. Cooper, jokes have limits. I’ve made myself clear before—I have a boyfriend. Please stop