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.”

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

were so close that their breaths mixed, the

Corrine’s gaze shifted. Then, without thinking, she leaned in and kissed him briefly

it stirred

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

go home now,” Nate

frustrated. “Hey, hey, can’t you show a little

worlds

hold back around

Ever since his boss had started seeing Corrine, he had become completely brazen. Once Corrine had left, Nate’s expression darkened, his usual

took a deep breath before answering carefully, “So far, all

half a brain could tell the Becker family wasn’t behind

chaos they’d been through, the Becker family was desperate to stay under the radar.

making them a convenient