LittleNovelChapter 662: "Look at you all-just a bunch of wannabes, dreaming of catching Mr. Hopkins' attention. You're all out of your league." The women flushed, but none dared to respond, their pride crushed under Karina's venomous words.
Meanwhile, Corrine followed Matias toward a lounge. As they passed a closed conference room door, a hint of curiosity flickered in her eyes.
"Is the meeting still going on?" she asked.
"Yes," Matias replied politely.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt"But Mr. Hopkins has already arranged everything for you. Please wait here for a moment." Corrine nodded slightly and followed him into the lounge.
The lounge was a masterpiece of understated elegance, with intricate wood carvings and silk screens adorning the walls. Across from the entrance stood a large folding screen, both a decorative element and a shield that kept the room private from prying eyes.
As she moved around the screen, she cupon a plush sofa bed. During the meeting's break, Nate entered the lounge. His eyes landed on Corrine, resting on the sofa bed.
Her hair cascaded down like a waterfall, framing her face with soft waves. Her long lashes curled delicately, casting faint shadows on her cheeks. Her lips, slightly parted, looked soft and inviting, like cherry blossoms just beginning to bloom.
Nate's cold demeanor softened as he approached, gently brushing a lock of hair from her forehead before leaning in to press a tender kiss to her lips.
Discover fresh chapters galHis movements were careful, almost reverent, as if he wished to pour all the tenderness he felt into that one fleeting kiss.
Nate's lips traced a slow path down her neck, his breath warm against her skin. He nudged the collar of her blouse aside, his teeth grazing the soft curve of her collarbone before sinking in just enough to make her gasp.
Corrine's eyes snapped open. She grabbed his head, fingers tangling in his hair.
"Nate! What's with the biting?" Why did he suddenly bite her like that? Nate lifted his head, one brow arched, a smirk tugging at his lips.
"Oh? Done pretending to be asleep already?" Corrine huffed, her cheeks heating.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm"Who said I was pretending?" she shot back, trying to mask her brief embarrassment.
"I would've stayed asleep if you hadn't started kissing me." She had only meant to rest her eyes for a moment-not actually doze off. Let alone wake up to him kissing her.
Nate chuckled, shifting to pull her against him. As he tucked a loose strand of hair behind her ear, his fingers deliberately brushed the sensitive skin of her neck. His voice was smooth, teasing.
"So now it's my fault?"
"Obviously." Corrine leaned back against his chest, tilting hechead to meet his gaze. "Is the meeting over?"
"Not exactly." Nate's gaze flickered downward, lingering on the delicate gemstone bracelet encircling her Wrist His expression darkened, his fingers skimming over it. "What were you and your dear Hodge talking about?"
Corrine immediately understood. Ah. So that was what this was about. He was jealous. No wonder the meeting had cto an abrupt halt.
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