The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

Chapter 985:

It struck him then—a realization as sharp as a blade. The man who had once made the entire Elder Council shudder in fear was no longer invincible. He had a weakness now.

For a long stretch, silence hung between them, thick and heavy. Eventually, Moses exhaled and muttered, “I hope she is worth it.” The call ended with a quiet click. As the elevator doors slid open, Nate stepped into the hallway.

Conversations hushed around him, whispers weaving through the air with every step. Unbothered, Nate strode purposefully toward Corrine’s office.

Before he even reached the door, he caught the unmistakable voice from inside—Zeke’s voice, smooth and casual. “Let’s have dinner together tonight.”

The moment the words left Zeke’s mouth, a subtle shift rippled through the atmosphere. Matias, who stood behind Nate, stiffened instinctively.

The change was imperceptible to most, but those who knew Nate understood all too well—someone had just stepped too far over the line.

clearly having come well-prepared. “I even picked a place right across from Ford

we have met exactly once. I honestly have no idea where all this

really don’t remember—”

does not need to

without looking up, Corrine’s heart

the world of

dark gaze locked directly onto her. The depth

in her throat, Corrine forced herself to exhale slowly. She stepped forward,

instant her cool fingers brushed against his palm, Nate’s hand closed firmly around hers, his grip protective and unyielding, as though anchoring her

Nate murmured, his sharp features softening

but the subtle edge of possessiveness in his