The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

Chapter 1233:

But Corrine’s performance surprised Mandy, even outshining Nate.

After one round, their scores were tied—exactly even.

Nate was a bit taken aback. He had planned to let her win, thinking it would make her happy. Now, it seemed that wouldn’t be necessary at all.

After the three rounds of shooting ended, Corrine won by a narrow lead. She took off her ear protection and made her way to Nate. “Mr. Hopkins, you lost,” she said.

Her eyes sparkled with excitement. Her eyebrows lifted slightly, making her already stunning features stand out even more.

Nate’s expression darkened. He removed his ear protection, tossed it onto the table, and walked toward Corrine.

She thought he might compliment her, but instead, Nate reached behind her head and pulled her in for a kiss.

wide, a touch of panic showing on her face.

had shared many private, intimate moments before,

in front of others felt awkward and

her from escaping. Unlike his usual forceful, commanding kisses, this one was softer, almost as if he wanted to comfort and

the kiss ended, a soft

Nate’s shirt, burying her face against his chest, her

motion but didn’t stop her. Instead, he gazed at her with warmth in his eyes, his voice low

had lost control for a moment and

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to go again?” His fingers lightly

smirk playing on her

he fought the urge building

said, “But it’s just us. Winning and losing get a