The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

Chapter 1304:

The memories of their late-night encounters were still fresh in her mind—too fresh. Even now, just thinking about them made her legs ache. If she indulged him again tonight, she was certain she would be sore all over by morning.

She meant for it to be a casual excuse, something light enough for him to let it slide. But instead, Nate’s expression shifted. His gaze darkened with concern. “You’re not feeling well?”

Without another word, he lifted her off his lap and set her gently onto the sofa. Before she could react, he was already inspecting her, his hands brushing over her arms as if searching for an injury.

Earlier, upon stepping back into the casino, fragments of hushed conversations had drifted to his ears—rumors murmured in wary tones, whispers laced with intrigue. Someone had caused a stir, disrupting the usual order.

It was not difficult to piece together—Corrine was almost certainly involved. “Wait, let me explain—”

Before she could finish, she found herself pinned against the sofa, her face pressing into the cushions.

as her top was

“Don’t move.”

in his tone sent a

“What are you—Ouch!”

soft cry escaped her lips before she could finish her

her smooth skin. His expression hardened, his earlier teasing air vanishing in an

slightly at his sides. “Feeling the pain now?” His voice was

another word, he stood and

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first-aid kit, his movements precise as he retrieved a small box of ointment. Kneeling beside her, he carefully applied the cool balm to

soothing sensation melted away the lingering sting, leaving

settled, Nate scooped her effortlessly into his