The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

Chapter 917:

The tension in Corrine’s body melted away, her eyelids fluttering shut as she surrendered to the sensation. The trace of arousal in her expression did not go unnoticed.

Nate studied her every reaction, his dark gaze deepening, desire coiling in his chest like a beast barely held at bay.

And then, without warning, he pulled away. Releasing her arm, he threw back the covers and climbed out of bed.

The sudden absence of his warmth sent a ripple of confusion through her. She blinked, her drowsy mind struggling to catch up. “Where are you going?”

His silhouette disappeared into the bathroom, his voice drifting back to her. “To shower.”

A small crease formed between her brows. Had he not already done that?

of running water filled the silence, realization dawned.

Nate caught the faint sound of her laughter. He exhaled, a hint of resignation flickering

warned him, “Beauty can be as dangerous as a predator, capable of breaking even the strongest will. You should never

Holland family residence in

storm of scandal. Adalynn’s theft of Corrine’s design ideas was the first gust of wind, quickly followed by

Ashton family down with it, like a sinking ship pulling everything in its wake.

was swiftly disqualified from the prestigious fashion

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escape route, and it was all because she

her, with no past reputation in design, stir such a storm online? He

for the