The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

Chapter 849:

Her brows knitted together. “That is strange… where is it?” she muttered under her breath.

She was certain she had hidden it here. Did Tanya tidy it away? The thought nagged at her.

Lost in her musings, she turned, only to nearly jump out of her skin. Nate leaned lazily against the doorframe, watching her with an unreadable expression.

Her breath hitched. “When did you come out of the bathroom? How did you make no sound at all?”

His lips curved ever so slightly. “The door was open, so I walked in,” he said easily. His gaze flickered to the shelves behind her. “What are you looking for?”

Corrine blinked, her mind racing. “Nothing,” she answered too quickly. Feigning a yawn, she stretched her arms. “I am tired. I should sleep now.”

but before she could take a step, his arm curled around her waist, pulling her against him. “You are acting strange tonight,” he murmured, his deep voice vibrating against her

a laugh, though it sounded hollow even to her ears. “Am I? Perhaps

than necessary. Then, a slow smirk played on his lips. “Need me to help you

thank you,” Corrine declined swiftly,

help her unwind, as if that was possible

to the nightstand

It was Karina.

original v𝒆rs𝓲𝑜𝓷

you heard about what happened

creased slightly. “What

to