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.

his grasp, grabbed her clothes, and darted into

the bathroom door clicked shut, that amusement faded. Something darker stirred beneath

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was no longer the gullible girl he could manipulate

was no longer powerless. If he pushed too hard, she would retaliate, and if she did, the

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