The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

Chapter 835:

“Then let’s find out.” With those words, she struck again—her knee shooting toward the inside of his thigh.

Instinctively, he released her.

Corrine wasted no time. Twisting free, she vanished into the chaotic crowd.

Suddenly, the sharp sound of breaking glass rang out.

Someone had crashed into the champagne tower. Crystal shards and liquid scattered across the floor.

Corrine’s foot slipped. The treacherous high heels that once accentuated her elegance now betrayed her, sending her tumbling. A dangerous thought struck her—if she hit the floor, she would either be cut by the glass or trampled underfoot.

But instead of cold, jagged shards, she landed against something warm and solid.

her, grounding her amidst

the

head. His arm curled protectively around her waist, holding her close as he maneuvered them away

him tightly, her heart a whirlwind of emotions she

could she remain indifferent to a man who guarded her

were too many reasons to fall for

a cliff ahead, she

been holding its breath, the lights flickered

𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚

the room as the sudden brightness forced

glare. Instinctively, her gaze darted around, searching for

as if he had never been there at all, as though the entire encounter had

his sharp eyes scanning her for any