The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

Chapter 989:

This moment—this rare glimpse of vulnerability—was unexpected. His arms tightened around her, his hand tracing slow, soothing circles on her back. “Would a kiss help?” he asked.

Before he could finish speaking, Corrine rose onto her tiptoes and pressed her lips to his.

For a split second, Nate stiffened, surprised by her sudden boldness. Then instinct took over, and his grip on her tightened.

Her lips were soft, dangerously addictive. One taste, and he already craved more.

Their breath mingled, his forehead resting lightly against hers. The space between them was filled with silent, electric intimacy.

“Shall we shower together?” he murmured.

Corrine gave no reply.

swiftly slipped from his grasp, grabbed her clothes, and darted into the

the bathroom door clicked shut, that

Holland family residence in

since discovering that Corrine was responsible for Burgess Group’s bankruptcy, Dewey had been trying to reach out to her, hoping to gain her favor and,

severely misjudged her

calls, but she had

wanted nothing to

simmered beneath his skin, Dewey wasn’t reckless enough

the full

no longer the gullible girl he could manipulate with a few

retaliate,

bargaining chip was the