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

“Corrine, where are you?”

eyes flashing with a mix

Nate finally loosened his grip, he turned away, a glint of amusement dancing in his eyes, and walked toward

you hear me?” Jayden’s voice cut

“I’ll be right there.” Hanging up, she exited

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

lingered on him

for more

Corrine, his sharp eyes immediately noticing the smudged lipstick on her lips. His brows furrowed, his expression turning icy.

by others,

Jayden looked at the state Corrine was in now, his suspicions flared. He feared that Claude had taken