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.

a false smile, Zack quipped, “Maybe Nate’s making a plan

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

madness!” Zack muttered under

You can’t leave me to face

don’t want a friend like you!” Zack

on Nate’s forehead, while damp strands of hair clung to his brow like darkened tendrils. His lips were drawn into a razor-thin line, his jaw tight with tension, and his entire posture exuded a palpable, dangerous energy—one that seemed to hum with the threat of

emotions, Corrine wasn’t 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 your birthday. We

started to slip out of his

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grabbed her wrist, his grip firm yet gentle, pulling her back. Corrine froze, looking up at him in surprise. His expression was a storm

his hand—his every move purposeful, like a man preparing for a duel. Then, with long strides, he