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.

them, making Jayden’s voice on the other end sharpen with suspicion. His deep

“Corrine, where are you?”

on Nate’s chest, her eyes flashing with a mix

his grip, he turned away, a glint of amusement

Can you hear me?” Jayden’s voice cut through the

her throat. “I’ll be right there.” Hanging up, she exited the private room, only to

planned with one thing in mind—to get Jayden drunk under the guise of a celebration. Fortunately,

alcohol lingered on

for

brows furrowed, his expression

overly concerned; he’d seen Corrine leave with Claude earlier. Trapped by others, unable to break free, all he

the state Corrine was in now, his suspicions