The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

Chapter 989:

This moment—this rare glimpse of vulnerability—was unexpected. His arms tightened around her, his hand tracing slow, soothing circles on her back. “Would a kiss help?” he asked.

Before he could finish speaking, Corrine rose onto her tiptoes and pressed her lips to his.

For a split second, Nate stiffened, surprised by her sudden boldness. Then instinct took over, and his grip on her tightened.

Her lips were soft, dangerously addictive. One taste, and he already craved more.

Their breath mingled, his forehead resting lightly against hers. The space between them was filled with silent, electric intimacy.

“Shall we shower together?” he murmured.

Corrine gave no reply.noveldrama

Instead, she swiftly slipped from his grasp, grabbed her clothes, and darted into the bathroom. Nate watched her retreat, amused.

But as the bathroom door clicked shut, that amusement faded. Something darker stirred beneath the surface.

At the Holland family residence in Pinetree City…

Ever since discovering that Corrine was responsible for Burgess Group’s bankruptcy, Dewey had been trying to reach out to her, hoping to gain her favor and, through her, connect with the powerful figure she was linked to.

But he had severely misjudged her resolve.

Not only had she refused to answer his calls, but she had also blocked his number entirely.

She wanted nothing to do with him.

Although frustration simmered beneath his skin, Dewey wasn’t reckless enough to act without caution.

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His daughter was no longer the gullible girl he could manipulate with a few carefully chosen words.

Corrine had changed. Worse still, she was no longer powerless. If he pushed too hard, she would retaliate, and if she did, the Holland family wouldn’t stand a chance. Dewey was backed into a corner.

After exhausting all other options, he realized his only bargaining chip was the few items of Kiley’s he had secretly kept.

Dewey turned a pendant between his fingers.

He had once considered it invaluable because Kiley treasured it so deeply, so he had tucked it away for future use—only to later realize it held no real worth.

He hadn’t kept the pendant due to any sentimental attachment to Kiley, but because he had a feeling it might become useful someday.

Now, that moment had arrived.

Corrine had inherited her mother’s defiance and stubbornness. The only way to break her was to strike where it hurt the most.

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