The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

Chapter 1274:

Knowledge, after all, was power.

At her question, a flicker of amusement danced in Nate’s eyes. “Because the name Claude Lowell is nothing more than a mask. He is the third son of the Powell family from the Independent Continent.”

Recognition dawned in Corrine’s expression, her lips curving into a knowing smile.

Nate reached for her hand. “Are you joining me for dinner?”

“Let me inform my uncle first.”

Just as the words left her lips, her phone buzzed. Jayden’s name flashed across the screen.

She had barely answered when Nate leaned in, his lips capturing hers in a slow, deliberate kiss.

voice on the other end sharpen with suspicion. His deep tone rose ever

“Corrine, where are you?”

Nate’s chest, her eyes flashing with a mix

he turned away, a glint of amusement dancing in his eyes, and walked toward the

hear me?” Jayden’s voice cut

clearing her throat. “I’ll be right there.” Hanging up,

drunk under the guise of a celebration. Fortunately, he had played the part of a drunkard well enough to avoid their relentless

lingered on him like a stubborn

for more

His brows furrowed, his expression turning icy. “Where have you been? Where’s

earlier. Trapped by others, unable to break free, all he could do was

at the state Corrine was in now, his suspicions flared. He feared