NovelUpdateChapter 327: "Hey! What-what are you doing?" Karina gasped, nearly stumbling as she was dragged through the crowd.
"We just got here! Why are you trying to leave already?" Before she could finish, two men dressed in black stepped in front of them, blocking their escape.
Karina's playful expression vanished, her gaze hardening in an instant.
"What do you want?" The men remained impassive as one of them spoke.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt"Miss Holland, my boss requests your presence." Corrine's throat went dry. So there was no avoiding this after all. She inhaled deeply before turning to Karina.
"Can you get hon your own?" Karina gave a small nod, but just as Corrine moved to let go, she tightened her grip.
"Where are you going?" "To see a friend," Corrine answered.
Under the night sky, Lyhaton glittered like a radiant pearl, signaling the start of a dazzling nightlife.
The parking lot overflowed with luxury cars, yet the black Rolls-Royce stood apart, commanding attention, much like its owner. He exuded an innate authority, a presence meant to be admired and obeyed.
The men in black escorted Corrine to the car, one of them pulling the door open before gesturing inside. "Miss Holland, please." Corrine hesitated, her gaze drifting toward the open door. Inside, Nate lounged comfortably, his long fingers deftly unfastening his diamond cufflinks as he rolled up his sleeves. The dim lighting cast sharp shadows over his chiseled features, deepening the mystery that surrounded him. His eyes remained lowered, his expression unreadable.
Corrine swallowed hard, willing herself to step into the car.
A tense silence settled between them before she forced an awkward smile.
"What a coincidence..." Your new favorite is galnovsThe second the words left her mouth, she bit her tongue, regretting them instantly. What a pathetic opening line.
Nate's gaze lifted at the sound of her voice, a slow, knowing smile curving his lips.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm"Quite the coincidence indeed."
Corrine lowered her eyes, chewing on her bottom lip. She had no idea how much Nate had witnessed non could she think of an explanation that wouldn't sound like an excuse. A gnawing sense of unease clawed at her, making her feel as though she'd been caught red-handed.
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sandpaper, sending a chill through her veins. Corrine said nothing. Even with the noise in the bar, Nate had caught every word. The weight of his presence closed in, his towering frcasting an inescapable shadow over her.
Corrine looked up, locking eyes with him, and her breath hitched. His gaze was an abyss-dark and consuming, offering No escape. A faint, dangerous smirk played at his lips, the kind that promised consequences. Corrine nervously swallowed, struggling to formulate an explanation. Then, a soft thump against the car window interrupted her thoughts.
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