The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

Chapter 1475:

Corrine stepped forward, her heels clicking lightly against the floor, her gaze cutting sharply toward him. “Mr. Seymour, someone of your standing clearly believes I am unfit to be Nate’s wife,” she said coolly. “But Elva Quinn—she is good enough for him, is she not?”

Moses blinked, stunned into silence. He had crossed a line he could not uncross.

Nate reached out, tugging Corrine gently onto his lap. His voice was casual, but his eyes searched her face. “What kept you?”

“Kept me?” Corrine arched a brow. Her lips curved into a faint smile that held no warmth. “I thought I arrived just in time. Any sooner, and I would have missed such a compelling tale. It seems I’m standing in your path to a brighter future.”

Nate brought her hand to his lips, brushing a kiss against her knuckles. “Are you jealous?”

“No.” She pulled her hand away, her tone flat.

something in her chest twisted—she was not jealous exactly,

Heard whispers, murmurs, and half-spoken truths about

had been the subject of social gossip on the

circles, Elva had already secured the role of Nate’s

else would Moses speak with such certainty? Why else would he assume that Nate

shared a look with Moses. Without a word, the two men slipped out, leaving the

of trees behind the hotel, alive with spring’s

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you like to take a walk?” Nate appeared beside her, his arm wrapping easily

head up to him, eyes

they stepped outside, a light rain began