The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

Chapter 1362:

“He was quite firm about it,” Maddox continued, gesturing toward the idling car with a lift of his brow. “Told me to personally make sure you returned to the hotel. So… shall we?”

Corrine didn’t respond. With her hands still buried in her pockets, she strode straight past him toward the vehicle.

She didn’t need to ask questions. If it was Nate’s arrangement, there was no room for negotiation.

The man stationed at the rear door, dressed in all black, stepped forward and opened it smoothly, without a word.

Corrine ducked inside. Maddox followed a second later, settling in beside her.

In the confined space, he didn’t bother to hide the way his eyes studied her—though his gaze carried neither ill intent nor discomforting hunger.

simple admiration, as though appreciating a rare

this was only the second flawless face

belonged to someone he couldn’t

is better. He doesn’t keep things from you out of malice. He does it to protect you. People

the front seat, his

like well-meant

face. Her lips curled faintly, a quiet smile playing there—elusive, as if she’d heard something amusing or perhaps

of his nose, wondering if he’d gone

.cóm is the source

but that had sounded gentle enough… at least by

yes, he hides things. But it’s not because he doesn’t trust you—it’s because he can’t afford not to. As his partner, you’ve got to meet that weight with grace. Be understanding. Generous. Not like this…

His words slid past her like water over glass—unabsorbed, untouched.