Chapter 275:
A warmth spread through her as she gazed up into his eyes. His breath caressed her face, and she could feel the steady rhythm of his heart under her palm. His dark eyes brimmed with emotion, hinting he might kiss her once more. Despite the familiarity of his features, her heart still fluttered uncontrollably at the sight of him. Her heart was racing.
“You can kiss me,” Nate whispered.
Corrine was stunned, and before she could react, he kissed her once more. He watched her eyes go from shocked to annoyed, his smile spreading to his eyes.
Laughing softly as he pulled away, he teased her ear with a touch.
“You’re always so shy. I had to make the first move.”
His words were cut short by the sound of her phone ringing.
Spotting Jules’ name flashing on the display, she recalled leaving Karina and Jules hanging.
With a quick glance at Nate, she moved to answer, stepping away slightly.
“Yes, what’s up?”
Karina’s voice came through loud and exasperated.
“Where are you? Jules and I have been here for ages! Did you run off with some guy?”
Worried Nate might catch the conversation, Corrine pressed the phone closer to her ear, but accidentally activated the speaker.
Karina’s voice echoed around the room.
Nate must have overheard everything.
Corrine winced, wishing she could disappear.
Pausing briefly, Corrine kept her composure.
“Hello? Are you still there? The signal’s terrible.”
She promptly ended the call.
Stunned, Karina managed to blurt out, “What? This is ridiculous!”
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Once the call was disconnected, Corrine turned to find Nate smirking at her. Her face warmed with a flush of embarrassment.
Nate stepped forward and offered his hand.
“Miss Holland, would you care to dine with me?”
“Sure,” Corrine responded, playfully hesitating as she slipped her hand into his.
Their fingers intertwined tightly. A smile of mutual understanding crossed their faces. As they left the private room, Corrine noticed several men in black trailing them discreetly. Her eyebrows lifted slightly in recognition.
It was clear now that the men from earlier were under Nate’s command.
A surge of warmth filled her, and her lips curved into a soft smile.
Having been independent and strong all her life, Corrine was no stranger to handling challenges alone, like the ones earlier today. But Nate was there, silently supporting her.
Whether she stood strong or stumbled, Nate was always there for her. His earlier vow echoed in her thoughts: “Do it your way. No matter what happens, I’ll always have your back.”
Now, she understood that his commitment was not just in words, but in deeds. With this in mind, Corrine tightened her hold on his hand, gazing intently at Nate.
Nate felt her resolve in the firmness of her grip and turned to meet her gaze. Their eyes met, and for a moment, everything else faded. There was a deep, gentle warmth in his eyes, drawing her in, making her feel closer to him.
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