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.

scent enveloped her, grounding her amidst

gripped the

voice was steady, soothing. He bent slightly, pressing a reassuring kiss to the top of her head. His arm curled protectively around her waist, holding her close as he maneuvered them away from danger. Every movement was calculated, shielding her with his

heart a whirlwind of emotions she refused

could she remain indifferent to a man who guarded her

many reasons to

had been a cliff ahead, she knew—without

the universe had been holding its

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rippled through the room as the sudden brightness forced people to

Instinctively,

never been there at all, as though

arrived, his sharp