The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

Chapter 1188:

Corrine exhaled sharply, nudging a loose stone with her foot. “I hope so.” This trip to the Independent Continent had raised many questions in her mind. She needed answers—desperately.

As her thoughts tangled, voices rose behind her. A familiar cadence made her turn.

Nate. He walked at the front of the group, dressed in black from head to toe—an effortlessly commanding presence. His black shirt fit snugly. One hand in his pocket, he moved with an unbothered confidence that made it impossible to ignore him.

As if sensing her stare, he lifted his head.

Their eyes locked.

Without hesitation, Nate pulled his hand from his pocket and extended it toward her—a silent invitation. A slow smile curved Corrine’s lips. Without a second thought, she stepped forward, drawn to him like a tide to the shore.

completely forgot

as she all but forgot his presence. “Unbelievable. Love over friendship—just

During her time with the Red Flame, they had

those noble declarations flew out the window the

Corrine’s the moment she reached him, their hands fitting together

trailed in

with Karina replayed in her mind, each

woman must be extraordinary. But now she saw the truth—Corrine was nothing more than a

𝗮𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝖔𝗇𝖑𝗒

was abandoned by another man, yet still

tightened as she watched their intertwined hands, her gaze darkening

not deserve to stand beside Nate. She did not deserve to dream of becoming

make sure the world saw