The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

Chapter 1702:

Caught in her thoughts, Corrine was gently brought back by Nate, who reached out and lifted her chin. “What’s on your mind?” he asked.

“Nothing much.” Corrine managed a slight smile and intertwined her fingers with his. “When are you heading back?”

“It’ll all hinge on how things go here,” Nate answered smoothly. After a moment, he casually added, “And you?”

A spark of understanding lit up Corrine’s eyes. Hinged on how things went here? Obviously, Nate was referring to her. His departure depended on when she would leave.

Pretending to be unaware, she guided Nate back along the red carpet. “I’m not entirely sure yet. I might stay a few days if nothing urgent comes up.”

Nate glanced at her with a sly smile. “Seems like you’re looking forward to catching up with Leif, your old friend?”

implication, didn’t miss its mark,

a bit resigned, Corrine sighed inwardly. Nate’s jealousy

long. However, my schedule has been incredibly hectic lately,

fiancé if

left momentarily speechless by his comment. This man and his infuriating stubbornness—she honestly had no idea how to deal

to take some time off once things calm down a bit.” At her words, Nate’s expression eased somewhat, and his eyebrows rose in mild acknowledgment. “And after

𝗣𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗮𝘁 𝗀ⱥ𝗅𝗇𝗈ν𝖊𝗅𝘀꞉ⅽ𝗈𝗆

response teasingly, backing him against the wall and placing a hand on his

anticipated a smile from Nate, but his expression remained unchanged. “You don’t seem too

it softly. “I might

waned slightly. “Where are you

her, burying his head in