The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

Chapter 871:

Once, Nate had never understood why women were so enamored with surprises—why a simple bouquet could brighten their entire day. But now, standing there with the flowers in his hands, he seemed to finally grasp it.

The joy wasn’t in the flowers themselves, nor the element of surprise. It was in the thought behind it—the effort, the care.

It wasn’t about the price of the gift, but the sincerity with which it was given.

They cherished the gesture because it came from someone they loved. That made it irreplaceable.

Nate’s gaze settled on Corrine, his eyes gleaming with an unreadable intensity. It wasn’t just appreciation—it was something deeper, something that reached into the very core of her soul.

Her cheeks flushed a delicate pink, the color spreading to the tips of her ears, and her heart began a staccato rhythm that made her skin tingle. “C-Could you… not look at me like that?”

allure that felt almost dangerous—like a flame drawing her in, daring her to get closer, even if it meant getting burned. He was like a beast watching his chosen prey, ready

but unyielding hold. His lips curved into an affectionate

through her veins. Panic fluttered in her chest, and she took a steadying breath, willing

gaze

hand, tightening just enough to make her aware of his hesitation—his quiet

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first,” Corrine suggested,

held her gaze a moment longer before

the table,

glow of the candles illuminating

interplay of light and shadow traced her delicate features, accentuating the quiet elegance that made her