The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

Chapter 1157:

Nate’s gaze, dark and piercing, fixed on her intently. “Do you think I care about that?” he asked, his voice low.

“You might not care,” Corrine said, taking his hand in hers, her eyes blazing with resolve, “but I do. I cannot undo the past, but now that I’m here, how can I stand by and watch you be maligned?”

After a pause, she continued, “You brought me to the Independent Continent, where I’m seen as nothing more than a weakness others think they can exploit against you. But I am not just a liability. I can be your shield.”

In times of peace, Corrine could nestle against Nate’s chest, sharing his joy. In times of conflict, she could be his staunchest ally, safeguarding his victories.

Nate’s expression hardened, his eyes reflecting a stormy depth. “You should trust me,” he said sternly.

To him, reputations and others’ opinions mattered little. Corrine was his paramount concern.

his hand a gentle tug. “I promise, next

she could finish, Nate drew her close, his arm encircling her waist, the other hand tilting her chin upward. His cold aura made

familiar scent of wood from his cologne tightened her

face inches from hers, his breath cool against her skin. “Do you want there to be a

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the bullet would have done more

fury, Corrine sensed this time

destructive rage, a hellish demon

tightened. “I… I had no

with you, Corrine.