The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

Chapter 1238:

If anything, he was even more relentless than before, as though he wanted to take everything from her.

As she felt the ache in her waist and limbs, Corrine cursed quietly to herself.

Men really were the most deceitful creatures.

It was easier to believe in the impossible than trust a man’s promises!

Corrine turned to one side and found herself locked in Nate’s intense gaze. His eyes, dark and deep, gleamed with satisfaction.

He lay there without a shirt, propped up on one arm. The silk sheet slipped down slowly, resting at his hips. His Adonis belt peeked out, giving him an air of effortless ease that contrasted with his usual cold, aloof demeanor. Even in this relaxed state, his presence felt like a predator at rest—powerful and still unsettling.

He placed a hand on her waist, his touch gentle. “Good morning.”

Good? How could it possibly be good?

forced a smile,

the rasp in her voice made

boundaries with Nate, starting tonight. She couldn’t let

her. She quickly shoved him away, her expression cautious. “I

at her with sincerity. “Just one

the shift in his groin, which only made her legs feel weaker. She stood her ground,

wrapped herself in the sheet

an hour later, Corrine leaned against the wall, still feeling unsteady as she

𝐋𝚊𝓉𝐞𝑠𝓉 сһα𝓹𝖙𝑒𝗋𝓈 𝖌𝗮𝓁𝗇𝗈ν𝖊𝗅𝘀․𝚌𝗈𝗆

on her sandwich, occasionally shooting Nate

never trust

yet it kept happening again

Tanya heading upstairs to clean. She called out to

handed her a glass of warm milk. “Take your