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.”

box, where Corrine idly picked up the auction catalog resting on the table and

At first, she didn’t bother looking up—until she felt an unfamiliar presence.

surprise. “How did you

casually took a seat beside her. “The door’s right there.” His tone was amused as he glanced at the catalog in her hands. “Seen anything you

the catalog shut. “I can handle

back, his gaze unwavering. “Some things are worth the effort. And spending

Who wanted his money—or his so-called

exactly do you want?” she asked,

“To pursue you.”

Nate wasn’t around to hear that. Knowing him, he’d

munching on potato chips, watching the drama unfold like it was the best entertainment

“Mr. Cooper, jokes have limits. I’ve made myself clear before—I have a boyfriend.