The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

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Without even realizing it, Corrine’s lips curved into a faint smile—so subtle it was almost shy, yet so genuine it made her eyes soften.

As if pulled by some invisible thread, Nate lifted his gaze at the exact moment. Their eyes met quietly, like a tide brushing the shore. He offered the smallest of smiles—brief, but undeniably warm. Then, as if by silent agreement, they both looked away.

Corrine’s earlier frustrations melted away in an instant. A feather-light happiness bloomed in her chest as she sank back into her seat and took a sip of the juice in front of her, her spirits lifted like sun-kissed clouds.

And then, the light above her dimmed.

She looked up instinctively—and found Leif standing beside her.

“I’ve got something to take care of,” he said, leaning closer. “If you decide to stay here a bit longer, remember to call me.”

of her chair and the other on the edge of the table. From a distance, it looked like he

with his piercing gaze. Corrine blinked, clearly taken aback.

hadn’t

was a tenderness in his touch that spoke volumes, far more than words ever could. “It’s not like this is goodbye. And if anything comes up—anything at all—you’d

gave a small nod. “Let me walk you

after the other, their quiet departure sent a ripple through

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show up without a motive. He’s here for Corrine. I’m telling you, the Mendoza

other? I’d bet Leif’s been

they join hands with the Mendozas too, they’d practically have both

a huge win for the Mendozas. Sure, the heir made a grand return, but those years of