The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life novel Chapter 55

Chapter 55 Corrine’s Mere Presence Unraveled His…

Sitting in the car, Corrine occasionally snuck a glance at Nate, who was seated beside her.

Nate was seated gracefully, one leg crossed over the other, maintaining an upright posture, with his hands resting casually on his knees. The soft shadows partially concealed his sharp, well–defined features, lending him an air of mysterious restraint.

Breaking the silence, she finally said, “Thank you for earlier.”

She knew she could have handled the situation herself, but she valued Nate’s well–meaning efforts and believed it was important to express her

thanks.

Nate shifted his look toward her, his eyes carrying a casual detachment. “Is a simple thank you all you have for me?”

Surprised by his bluntness, Corrine paused to think, realizing that simple words might feel insincere. “Do you have something in mind that would be a fitting way to thank you?”

Nate’s dark eyes locked onto hers as his fingers softly brushed her cheek. “You already know what I want.”

His deep, captivating voice filled the small space, resonating like the rich tones of a cello, striking a chord deep in her heart.

Their eyes met, and the intensity made Corrine quickly look away, feeling as if she had been burned.

Her eyelashes fluttered, and she pressed her lips together nervously.

“Taking advantage of the situation isn’t right.”

“I prefer being a truthful scoundrel over a fake gentleman,” Nate murmured, playing with a loose strand of her hair. His voice was a seductive whisper, adding, “My patience isn’t endless. You don’t realize how much you captivate me.”

He smelled her hair and then lightly brushed against it with his lips.

Corrine’s heart skipped a beat, her cheeks turning a deep shade of red.

Annoyed, she yanked her hair out of his grasp, took a deep breath to compose herself, and responded with a cool tone, “Are you threatening me?”

“It’s honesty, an impatience.” Nate’s gaze remained fixed on her, his Adam’s apple moving as his eyes grew darker and more profound.

Ever since Nate first saw Corrine, he had felt an undeniable pull toward her. He had always thought he could maintain control in any situation. However, Corrine’s mere presence unraveled his composure effortlessly.

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Initially, his plan was merely to provoke a little, yet now it seemed he had ensnared himself instead.

Nate settled back into his seat, taking a deep breath to suppress the restlessness within. “Will you treat me to dinner some day?”

Relieved yet hiding it well, Corrine answered softly, “Sure.”

Silence then took over the car for a moment.

The silence was broken by Corrine’s ringing phone. It was Karina on the other end. “Sweetheart, you’ve really outdone yourself managing everything in my absence! Teaching that woman a lesson was perfectly justified!”