NovelUpdateChapter 524: Was there more to this marriage arrangement than she had been led to believe? What exactly was the history between the Hopkins family and the Ford family? As she wrestled with the uncertainty, Matias stepped into the room, balancing a small porcelain bowl in his hands.
"Sir, your grandmother sent this over again.” Corrine snapped out of her thoughts, her eyes falling to the bowl as Matias set it down on the coffee table. Her brows knitted slightly.
"What is it?" "It's something Mrs. Hopkins had specially prepared and sent over," Matias responded.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtCorrine peered at the contents—a mixture of restorative ingredients meant for strengthening the body.
Then, out of nowhere, she blurted, "Are you weak... or something?" A heavy silence settled over the office. Matias stiffened, his eyes widening as he gawked at Corrine in disbelief.
Corrine certainly had a talent for saying the most unexpected things at the most unexpected times.
His instincts warned him not to get any deeper, so he turned on his heel and left the room without another word. The moment the office door clicked shut, Corrine felt the world tilt.
She gasped as Nate suddenly pinned her beneath him. His presence was overwhelming, his distinct masculine scent closing in around her like an inescapable trap. She lifted her gaze, locking eyes with him. His stare was dark and unreadable, sending her heart racing as something deeper flickered in his expression.
Chapter updates at gln ov els.☐☐☐☐ "Do you needto prove it to you?" His voice was low and rough, his breath warm against her skin as he buried his head in the curve of her shoulder. A heated whisper brushed against her temple and then skimmed down the sensitive curve of her neck, sending a shudder through her body.
Corrine hesitantly poked his chest with her finger, her long lashes fluttering like a startled butterfly.
"Can we talk first? Maybe if you get-" "No." Nate's response was firm-unyielding. He leaned down and captured her lips in a searing kiss. His kiss was fierce, intoxicating-completely consuming her.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmIn the quiet office, the sound of their breathless exchange filled the space, thick with tension and something impossible to ignore. It was impossible to tell how much thad passed before Nate finally pulled away. His half-lidded eyes gleamed with an unrestrained hunger, dark and possessive, as though letting go wasn't an option.
"Do you still think your man is weak?" His voice was husky, roughened by a seductive rasp that scraped against her heart like sandpaper. Corrine's lips were slightly swollen, her gaze carrying an unintentional allure.
A faint smile ghosted across her lips as she slowly shook her head. Her fingertips brushed along the sharp line of his throat as she murmured, "My man is the best."
The simple words made Nate's gaze darken even further. His armom tightened around her waist, his grip possessive, as though even the thought of letting go was unbearable. "You really could driveinsane." "But you're my salvation." Corrine cradled his face in her hands, her gaze shimmering with rare sincerity and unguarded affection.
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