The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

Chapter 298 Feeling Suddenly Invisible

While Corrine enjoyed seeking revenge, her position as CEO of Ford Group often required more restraint.

Those slaps you dealt out were quite satisfying to witness, Corrine. It was quite the spectacle," Karina said, pausing as she pondered the repercussions. "However, I'm concerned that the Ashton and the Burgess families might retaliate, particularly the

Ashtons..."

Karina had never cared for people like Farris.

Farris always preached virtue and morality, hiding his manipulative actions behind a mask of kindness.

Unperturbed, Corrine responded with cool detachment, "To me, the Ashton family is irrelevant."

She had once devoted herself wholeheartedly to the Ashtons, mistakenly thought Bruce

was the

who saved her years ago. person

For Bruce's sake, she had endured the Ashtons' presence as long as she could bear, but those days were over.

She had lost all patience with Bruce and was done putting up with the Ashtons' games.

Karina, hearing this, felt a sense of relief. "Though we didn't buy a dress, sorting out those two nuisances still made our trip worthwhile."

While they were talking, Matias, clad in a sharp suit, walked up to them.

He paused respectfully before them and said, "Miss Holland, Miss Brooks."

Karina turned to Matias, puzzled. "Have we met before?"

She couldn't recall ever meeting the man standing before her.

Matias responded, "I'm familiar with you through Miss Holland."

This indicated he knew her because of his connection to Corrine.

Corrine quirked an eyebrow. "What brings you here?"

"I was sent by Mr. Hopkins to pick you up," Matias explained.

He stepped aside as a sleek black Rolls-Royce Phantom came into view.

The car door swung open, and a man emerged, his long legs and regal posture marking his approach.

Standing before them, his well-defined features and dignified aura resembled a sculpted figure, radiating a noble charm.

His silent presence alone was enough to capture everyone's attention and respect.

Karina, observing him, couldn't help but think that he completely overshadowed Bruce, who paled in comparison.

As Corrine approached Nate with a radiant smile, her eyes shimmered softly.

Before she had a chance to speak, Nate drew her close, his arm encircling her waist. "Does your hand hurt?"

His voice was both deep and soothing. Corrine shook her head, dismissing any

concern.

"Hurt? No, not at all."

"Every action has its consequences; you slapped her, so surely your hand must have hurt? You're just accustomed to bearing everything alone," Nate said, as he gently rubbed her hand. "Now, you don't have to be so strong; I'm here."

A wave of emotions washed over Corrine.noveldrama

Nate had a knack for reaching her most sensitive emotions with ease.

Corrine bit her lip, striving to keep her voice even. "What brings you here so soon? Weren't you supposed to return next week?"

She had resigned herself to a few more days without him.

"Don't

you want to see me?" Nate asked, raising an eyebrow playfully, his eyes twinkling with warmth and amusement.

"I wish you were always with me," Corrine responded.

As she spoke, Nate's gaze darkened, swirling with mystery and intensity like the deep night sea.

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Observing him closely, Corrine noticed the redness in his eyes and the subtle shadows beneath them, signs of fatigue.

With a gentle touch to his face, she expressed her concern. "You look so tired.”

Nate caught her hand, pressing it to his cheek, savoring the warmth, his throat moving slightly as he admitted, "A little."

"Let's head home," Corrine suggested, taking his hand and leading him toward the

car.

Karina watched them leave, feeling suddenly invisible. Was she truly unnoticed? With Corrine now focused on her boyfriend, had she been forgotten by her best friend?

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