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.

curved around her back, his palm moving in soothing circles, as though comforting a child after

of his Adam’s apple beneath. The tailored fabric hinted at the firm contours of his chest, tempting her to unfasten a

gaze, and pressed her cheek against

reached out to glide through

what you

up at him, her eyes clearing from

slight

“To celebrate,” Corrine replied.

betrayed him with an upward curve before he quickly

eyes narrowing with mischievous delight. He was pretending to be unaware, but she

company, Corrine guided Nate to the restaurant she had meticulously arranged

celebratory ambiance, the establishment had engaged a violinist and pianist, whose melodic duet wove through the space like an invisible ribbon. The music caressed every corner of the room. When Corrine and