The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

Chapter 1416:

These days, Nate didn’t see anyone as a threat. He walked through life with unshakable confidence, as if the whole world already belonged to him.

However, Kinsley speculated that if a strong rival appeared, Nate’s deep-seated possessiveness might surface.

The evening wore on with the four of them enjoying drinks and lively conversation, losing track of time as the night deepened.

When Nate finally arrived at the bar to take Corrine home, he spotted her sitting cross-legged on the floor. She was staring up at the crescent moon like a quiet little cat lost in its own peaceful world.

She turned her head when she heard footsteps, and when she saw him, her face lit up with a soft smile. “You made it.”

“Are you drunk?” Nate asked, concern creasing his brow as he draped his suit jacket over Corrine’s shoulders.

“Not drunk,” Corrine replied, shaking her head.

thoughts coherent, making it hard to tell if the

to go home with

“Sure,” Corrine agreed.

too long, Corrine felt her legs go numb. She reached for Nate, her voice a mix of calm and gentleness. “My legs are numb. Carry

a pure, misty

closer, his gaze landed on the scattered glass bottles around her

of

at

was clear why everyone else seemed so out of

Corrine appeared completely sober—a state Nate knew well to be typical

against his shoulder, her

you happy?” Nate looked

Corrine stayed silent.

her unusual quietness and compliance, Nate’s expression grew cautious.