The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

Chapter 876:

“Ignore it,” Nate’s voice was cold, almost like steel cutting through the night air.

Without another word, he swept Corrine into his arms, and with a purposeful stride, made for the bedroom.

But the knocking behind them persisted, relentless, growing louder as though mocking their intimacy.

Outside, Moses muttered, “Are they asleep already? No way. On a night like this, shouldn’t they have more fun?”

Zack shot Moses an exasperated look, the kind that only came from years of knowing someone well enough to understand their every annoyance.

Moses knew exactly what was going on, yet he still stirred up more trouble.

Zack quipped, “Maybe Nate’s making

that remote place. He wouldn’t dare.” With renewed enthusiasm, Moses knocked again.

this madness!” Zack muttered under his breath, his patience clearly

laughed, completely unfazed. “We’re friends! You can’t leave

don’t want a friend like you!” Zack shot

clung to his brow like darkened tendrils.

sure whether to laugh or feel sorry for him. She reached out to touch his face, her fingers brushing lightly over his jawline. “They’re just trying to be thoughtful, celebrating

to slip out

𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒂𝒕

before she could take a step, Nate grabbed her wrist, his grip firm yet gentle, pulling her back. Corrine froze, looking up at him

neck and, with a swift motion, wrapped it around his hand—his every move purposeful, like a man