The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

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Chapter 871: Once, Nate had never understood why women were so enamored with surprises-why a simple bouquet could brighten their entire day. But now, standing there with the flowers in his hands, he seemed to finally grasp it. The joy wasn't in the flowers themselves, nor the element of surprise. It was in the thought behind it-the effort, the care.

It wasn't about the price of the gift, but the sincerity with which it was given.

They cherished the gesture because it cfrom someone they loved. That made it irreplaceable.

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Nate's gaze settled on Corrine, his eyes gleaming with an unreadable intensity. It wasn't just appreciation—it was something deeper, something that reached into the very core of her soul.

Her cheeks flushed a delicate pink, the color spreading to the tips of her ears, and her heart began a staccato rhythm that made her skin tingle. "C-Could you... not look atlike that?” There was a heat in his stare, a smoldering allure that felt almost dangerous-like a fldrawing her in, daring her to get closer, even if it meant getting burned. He was like a beast watching his chosen prey, ready to strike at any moment.

Then, without a word, he reached for her hand, his fingers wrapping around hers in a gentle but unyielding hold. His lips curved into an affectionate smile. "I was just wondering what other surprises you have in store for me." The instant their skin touched, a searing warmth ignited beneath his palm, spreading like wildfire through her veins. Panic fluttered in her chest, and she took a steadying breath, willing her heartbeat to slow.

Nate's fathomless gaze held hers captive.

His fingers curled around her hand, tightening just enough to make her aware of his hesitation—his quiet reluctance to let go.

For more chapters visit gln ove Is.☐☐☐ “Let's eat first," Corrine suggested, breaking the tension.

Nate held her gaze a moment longer before nodding. "As you wish." The flickering candlelight cast long shadows across the table, wrapping them in a cocoon of intimacy.

From across the table, Nate watched her, the soft glow of the candles illuminating her face in a way that made his breath catch.

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The interplay of light and shadow traced her delicate features, accentuating the quiet elegance that made her so mesmerizing.

Her brows had the perfect curve-too much, and they would have been flirtatious; too little, and they would have lacked expression. She was effortlessly poised, her beauty almost otherworldly, like a mythical being caught between realms. A goddess-that was what she was.

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Corrine raised her wine glass, her eyes glimmering as she smiled at as an him. “Finally, letsincerely wish En you a happy birthday."

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