The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

Chapter 1330:

Corrine snorted and tore into the croissant, her hunger mixing with lingering frustration.

Nate watched her chew, amused by how she seemed to take her irritation out on the innocent pastry.

After finishing her breakfast, Corrine grabbed her waiting suitcase and headed for the door.

Nate followed close behind, jacket in hand, reaching for her.

Before his fingers could make contact, Corrine sidestepped him with practiced ease.

“What are you doing?” she asked, her eyes narrowing with suspicion.

the air, his eyes crinkling into

momentarily before hardening. “Who’s scared?” she snapped,

of her retreating figure before quickening his pace to

fingers whispered against the fabric of her sleeve, but she

the door, creating a chasm between them. “If you’re not scared, why are

a wayward lock of hair behind her

her—the scent of his cologne transported her instantly to last night, memories flooding

his lap with surprising gentleness, one strong arm encircling her waist while his other hand caressed her flushed cheek. “Did I

𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗽𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁: ⳑ𝗮𝗅𝗇𝗈ν𝗍𝖊𝗅𝘀⸱𝖼𝗈𝗆

Corrine turned

feelings or a sleepless night. She looked undeniably fragile, the kind of vulnerability that

pressed a soft kiss to her