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?”

with implication, didn’t miss its mark, and Corrine picked

bit resigned, Corrine sighed

for so long.

well as your fiancé if

This man and his infuriating stubbornness—she honestly had no idea how to

off once things calm down a bit.”

𝗣𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗮𝘁 𝗀ⱥ𝗅𝗇𝗈ν𝖊𝗅𝘀꞉ⅽ𝗈𝗆

extended her response teasingly, backing him against the wall and placing a hand on his shoulder. “Then, I plan to devote some quality

anticipated a smile from Nate, but his expression remained unchanged. “You don’t seem too thrilled,” she observed with

kissed it softly. “I might need to leave next week and be

smile waned slightly. “Where

head in the curve of her neck and inhaling her delicate,