The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

Chapter 1556

Chapter 1556:

Just nine words—devoid of her name or embellishment—yet each syllable resonated with unspoken concern that warmed her despite herself.

This man was truly… both infuriating and impossibly endearing!

Corrine’s lips curved into a subtle pout as she crafted her response. “How should I take this medicine?”

Despite the clearly printed instructions staring back at her, she found herself craving this small conversation with Nate.

Corrine waited for his reply. Instead of a message, her phone screen lit up with Nate’s incoming call.

She hesitated briefly before sliding her finger across the screen to answer.

“You finally decided to talk to me?” His deep, alluring voice flowed through the phone, warming her ear.

his familiar tone after so long made Corrine’s heart quicken

too busy to even notice me!” She deliberately emphasized the

tone both indulgent and tender. “Even if you’re angry, you shouldn’t neglect your

Corrine retorted, her stubbornness a thin veil over her hurt. She paused,

she hadn’t taken the initiative to investigate Amelie herself, she might never have uncovered the woman’s true

carefully. “How about giving me a chance to

“What?” Corrine asked.

now on

a sincere apology?

the distinctive whirring of helicopter blades penetrated the evening silence, drawing

improbable thought flashed through

Corrine rushed to the window and beheld an extraordinary sight: a banner trailing behind the helicopter, emblazoned

single eyebrow, her expression betraying a whisper of

theatrical display truly