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.

almost pleading attitude, the coldness in Nate’s eyes softened just a little. “Why

took her hand in his, and they both sat down across from

moving the roasted beef with black truffle aside and

exchange, clicked his tongue

start showing up at meals uninvited, Mr.

at him with little interest. “I happen to own shares in this restaurant.

the perfect chance to flaunt his power. Matias and

then shot Corrine a sharp look and said

𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗻 gⲁ𝗅𝗇𝗈ν𝖊𝗅𝘀⫰⩸ℭ𝗈𝗺

his jacket and stormed out,

he was gone, Nate set his glass of water down on the table with a soft, purposeful clink. The sound wasn’t loud, but it made Corrine’s

see the injury,” he

the right place,” Corrine replied, her