The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

Chapter 915:

The words left both her and Nate at the same time, their voices overlapping. Amusement flickered between them as they exchanged a glance.

Although Nate didn’t mind Corrine’s presence, she had no interest in lingering. Instead, she retreated to the bedroom, stretching out on the bed as she idly scrolled through a mobile game.

Her phone buzzed, breaking the quiet. Natasha’s voice came through, urgent yet composed. “Burgess Group’s stocks are plummeting. Should we proceed?”

“Yes, continue,” Corrine’s tone was as cool as the night air.

The scandal had shattered Leah’s reputation beyond repair. Not even a grand display of charity could salvage it now.

And with Burgess Group’s stocks in freefall, the timing was perfect. Ending the call, Corrine strolled onto the curved balcony, leaning against the smooth railing.

flowers, mingling with the crisp moisture

did not turn, already recognizing the

tall frame loomed behind her, his warmth seeping through the

leaned back instinctively, her spine meeting the solid comfort of

grazing her shoulder. “Why

floors, with the guest room adjacent to the master bedroom

her gaze, her fingers toying idly with the railing.

teasing. He leaned in, the

The warmth of his chest pressed more firmly against her back. It was impossible to ignore, just as it was impossible to forget last night—the way his hands had traced every inch of her skin, the

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His gaze darkened with something playful, something knowing. He shifted forward, wrapping her in his arms. “If

words caught in her throat as his lips brushed her ear, his teeth grazing the sensitive skin. A sharp breath escaped her before she could stop