The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

Chapter 1236:

She couldn’t simply say that Nate’s actions had touched her so deeply tonight that kissing him felt like the only way to show her thanks.

The words wouldn’t come out, not with her pride getting in the way.

When they reached Celtis Estate, Corrine was the first to step out of the car. Mandy walked over to her. “Miss Holland, you left this in the car.”

It was the box Jonathan had handed her earlier.

Corrine took the box with a wide smile. “Thanks.”

Nate followed behind her, his eyes briefly flickering toward the box, but he didn’t say a word.

Once they were inside the living room, Nate took off his suit jacket. “How about a late-night snack?”

box on the coffee table as

Continent. Since her return, she had been busy with different matters and hadn’t

over to the coffee table. “Why don’t we have a

hesitated for a moment

table. Corrine spooned some savory oatmeal into her mouth, noticing Nate

Hadn’t he just said

her closely, a small smile playing on his lips.

??????????

suspicion. Why did

glance at Nate, only to find him grinning,

watching its prey. It made her heart race and stirred something strange

sat cross-legged on the sofa, some snacks scattered

you opened it to see what’s inside?” She gently ran her fingers over the box, admiring the delicate carvings that made

“It’s your gift. How could I