The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

Chapter 867:

Had he planned this ahead of time?

The ointment smelled fresh, with a hint of mint. Its coolness slowly turned into a gentle warmth.

Corrine absentmindedly twisted the lid of the bottle in her hand. The texture was just like the small, intricately shaped bottle Jayden had given her, though this one didn’t have the medical institute’s steel seal.

“Would you like to come to my office later?” Nate asked.

Corrine shook her head. “I’ve got other things to take care of.”

Nate’s brows knitted together, just slightly. “You’re hurt, and you still won’t rest?”

Corrine gave a faint smile. “It’s just a minor injury.”

finish speaking, Nate’s long fingers gripped her chin, and his dark eyes sparked with a dangerous glint. “Then tell me—what

the air between them

Then, without thinking, she leaned in and kissed him

it stirred something deep inside Nate’s usually composed

in his eyes softened, replaced by a warm gentleness. Seeing the change in him, Corrine seized the moment. “Don’t forget to finish work early tonight. I have

now,” Nate said, grabbing her

amused, part frustrated.

endless worlds on

hold back

he had become completely brazen. Once Corrine had left, Nate’s expression darkened, his usual cold, distant demeanor settling back in. “Have

Nate’s intense presence, Matias took a deep breath before answering carefully, “So far,

half a brain could tell the

the Becker family was desperate to stay under the radar. They wouldn’t

making them a