The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

Chapter 866:

She turned her head, and sure enough, there he was—Nate, standing behind her, his towering figure casting a dark shadow. The air around him felt heavy, almost suffocating.

Nate’s eyes were dark and sharp, their coldness almost enough to freeze the air around him.

Oh no.

Corrine quickly pulled her arm away from Zeke and scrambled to her feet, panic rising in her chest. “What are you doing here?” Her words only made Nate’s face harder, more menacing.

Corrine bit her lip in frustration. “That’s not what I meant. I mean…” She realized then that no matter how she tried to explain, it would only make things worse.

“You showed up just in time. I haven’t eaten yet. Why don’t you join me?” She forced a smile, her tone sweet as she lightly tugged at his sleeve.

eyes softened just a little.

in his, and they

roasted beef with black truffle aside and placing a plate of escargot in red wine sauce in front

exchange, clicked

you start showing up at meals uninvited, Mr.

interest. “I happen to own shares in

chance to flaunt his power. Matias and Saul exchanged a look, a small smirk

about eating the meal you invited me to!” Zeke retorted. He then shot Corrine a sharp look and said coldly, “Corrine, don’t forget the

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grabbed his jacket and stormed out, not bothering

glass of water down on the table with a soft, purposeful clink. The

the injury,” he

replied, her cheeks turning a faint