The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

Chapter 1052:

Nate’s arm instinctively wrapped around her waist. “What happened?”

“He kicked me,” Corrine replied, looking up at him with sad, droopy eyes.

Nate’s gaze turned cold and intense, locking onto Vulture.

Even though Vulture was just as skilled as Nate, the sharpness of his look made him feel a jolt of unease.

He cleared his throat awkwardly and lowered his eyes to shake off the tension.

Corrine, watching the scene with amusement, glanced down to hide her playful grin. “It’s getting late. Shouldn’t we head back?”

“Let’s say our goodbyes to the others first,” Nate suggested.

After bidding their farewells, Corrine and Nate followed Vulture and Hawk out of the restaurant.

up and gathered around

the first to break the silence.

of question is that?” Zack shot him a look

shrugged,

was exceptional, but seeing Vulture treat

had competed in an elite military skills competition, and now here she was, chatting casually with

noticed how Vulture seemed overly lenient and indulgent

clear they shared more than a casual

the chapters

suggested they had been friends for

the others, Nate stayed calm and

looked over the crowd with a slight smile. “She’s always been remarkable. You just didn’t

fell on Rosalie,

she dropped her eyes, trying to avoid

before he turned to leave, saying his goodbyes to the