The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

Chapter 1675:

Behind him, Matias and Saul noticed the transformation in Nate’s demeanor. The oppressive weight in the office lifted and dissolved, replaced by an unexpected lightness—like the first day of spring.

They exchanged knowing glances before quietly slipping away. Alone in the office, Nate approached the sofa with measured steps, pausing before it to gaze down at Corrine with undisguised affection.

She had surrendered completely to sleep, her body tilted precariously against the armrest. Her head gradually slid downward, though some instinctive balance kept her from toppling over completely. Her head bobbed gently, resembling a drowsy chick pecking for seeds.

A smile played across Nate’s lips as he watched her struggle against gravity. Finally, unable to resist, he extended his hand to cradle her head gently.

The unexpected touch startled Corrine from her slumber.

Her eyes fluttered open to find his tall, commanding figure standing before her. A sleepy smile tugged at her lips as she slowly righted herself, wrapped her arms around his waist, and nestled against his warm chest.

though comforting a child after a bad dream. After several heartbeats,

perfectly aligned against his throat, offering a tantalizing glimpse of his Adam’s apple beneath. The tailored fabric hinted at the firm contours of his chest, tempting her to unfasten a button

her gaze, and pressed her

response was simple, and his fingers reached out to glide through the

you love at

eyes clearing from sleep. “Shall we head

slight

“To celebrate,” Corrine replied.

betrayed him with an upward curve before he quickly schooled his expression into studied

narrowing with mischievous delight. He was pretending to be unaware, but she didn’t call him out. Instead, she said in a mysterious

the company, Corrine guided Nate to the restaurant she had

and pianist, whose melodic duet wove through the space like an invisible ribbon. The music caressed every