StarNovelThe Betrayed Heiress' Return to Elegance 177
Chapter 177 LetWarm It Up For You
"Who upset you?" Nate asked softly, stepping closer and gently taking Corrine's cold. hand in his. "Why is your
hand so cold?"
He felt her unease and, without hesitation, tucked her hand into his pocket, his deep voice filled with quiet
warmth. "Letwarm it up for you, sweetheart."
Corrine glanced at his profile, a hint of a smile tugging at her lips, but the sadness in her voice was
unmistakable. "Could you takeback to the Platinum Apartments
later?"
Nate raised a hand, brushing her cheek gently as he nodded. "Of course."
They walked out of Gourmet Spot, the evening air cool against their skin.
At
the entrance, after Kason waved goodbye to Leah, his car began to roll slowly down
the street.
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Kason spotted Corrine from a distance, and for a brief moment, an odd feeling of déja
vu washed over him.
He squinted, trying to place her face, but the memory slipped through his mind like water, and he quickly
shrugged it off.
However, Leah's eyes darkened when she saw Corrine, a flash of hatred and jealousy flickering beneath her cool
exterior.
At that moment, the manager of Gourmet Spot approached Corrine, bowing slightly as
he addressed her.
Leah froze, her eyes widening in disbelief.
Gourmet Spot had been a cornerstone of Lyhaton for years, always packed with patrons
-a clear sign of the owner's influence.
The manager's usual arrogance had been replaced with a respectful deference toward
Corrine.
Leah's lips pressed into a thin line, her gaze following the manager and Nate as they left. Unable to contain
herself, she took a step forward. "Corrine."
At the sound of her name, Corrine turned, her eyes narrowing with a flash of icy resolve.
Leah's voice was sharp, dripping with venom. "You really are like a persistent shadow."
A faint, almost imperceptible smile curled at the corners of Corrine's lips, her gaze sharpening with an edge of
mocking amusement. "I didn't realize you could still shine so brightly after all the trouble your family's been
through."
Each word dripped with sarcasm, a sharp, stinging reminder that cut straight into Leah's pride.
Leah's expression darkened in an instant, her eyes narrowing with fury as a cold storm began to brew between
her brows, the venom in her gaze aimed directly at Corrine.
Ever since Corrine had walked away from the Ashton family, Leah had lost her ability. to control her, to
manipulate her as she once had.
The sight of Corrine, the swoman Leah had once trampled and belittled, now standing tall and mocking her,
ignited a blaze of pure, uncontrollable jealousy in her
chest.
The jealousy swelled, spreading through her like wildfire, destructive and relentless.
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Without a moment's hesitation, Leah raised her hand, her intent clear-she would slap
Corrine into silence.
But Corrine was quicker. She gripped Leah's wrist with surprising strength, pulling her in closer, her eyes flashing
with a cold, dangerous warning. "Leah, are you trying to dig a grave for yourself?”
With the high heels Leah was wearing, they were almost the sheight, the difference between them barely
noticeable.
But as their gazes met, Leah's confidence crumbled instantly. It was as if the very ground beneath her feet had
been yanked away.
"You really think you can hit me?" Leah hissed, twisting to free her wrist.
Corrine tightened her hold, arching an eyebrow as her voice dripped with disdain. "Hit you? I'm a lady of
refinement.”
Leah scoffed, her lips curling into a cruel sneer. "Hilarious. You dare call yourself that? Let go of me!"
With a swift, powerful motion, Leah yanked, trying to break free. But in an instant, Corrine released her grip.
Leah stumbled, her heels failing to keep her steady, and she was sent reeling backward, crashing into a nearby,
finely crafted wooden screen.
The crash echoed through the entrance hall, a sharp sound that snapped every pair of eyes toward Leah.
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