The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

Chapter 1305:

As Nate listened to the soft, rhythmic sound of her breathing, his gaze drifted downward, settling on her serene, untroubled face. The dim light cast delicate shadows across her features, accentuating her stillness. A flicker of emotion crossed his eyes before he bent down, brushing his lips lightly against her cheek.

He lingered for a moment, watching her, before getting out of bed. With a quiet exhale, he grabbed his phone from the nightstand and padded toward the balcony. The cool night air greeted him as he dialed Zack’s number. “Any progress in the lab?”

On the other end, Zack pulled off his glasses and pinched the bridge of his nose, a weary sigh escaping his lips. “There is still one substance undergoing analysis.”

“Speed up the process.” Nate’s voice carried an unmistakable edge as his gaze flickered back toward the sleeping Corrine. A shadow passed over his expression. “In a few days, get Eaton out of the lab.”

A brief pause. Eaton had been the key figure at Research Institute 101 — his presence there constant, uninterrupted since the day he first stepped inside.

reality, it was

Nate’s intentions. But whatever the

warm and persistent. Corrine stirred, her lashes fluttering as she slowly opened her eyes. Nine o’clock. She turned onto her side, her hand instinctively

it clear. The sheets were cool to the touch—proof

savoring the last tendrils of sleep. Eventually, she sighed and forced herself upright, stretching before heading

settled in front of the vanity,

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lingering weakness. Instead, she felt refreshed,

sensation was almost

suddenly fallen

told her that maybe Jonathan knew how to