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 auction catalog resting on the table and began flipping through

then, the door swung open. At first, she didn’t bother looking up—until she felt an unfamiliar presence. A prickle of awareness ran down her spine. Lifting her gaze,

with surprise.

there.” His tone was amused as he

snapped the catalog shut. “I

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

exasperation. Who

do you want?” she

“To pursue you.”

that Nate wasn’t around to hear that.

on potato chips, watching the drama unfold like it

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