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.

were clear and her thoughts coherent,

late. Want to go home with me?”

“Sure,” Corrine agreed.

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

shone with a pure, misty

he stepped closer, his gaze landed on the scattered glass bottles around

were a mix of

published at

why everyone else seemed

appeared completely sober—a state Nate

comfortably nestled against his

Nate looked

Corrine stayed silent.

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