LittleNovelChapter 728: It was the bitter sting of jealousy wrapped in words. Men, when enraged, could be both irrational and unpredictable.
"If calling each other by first names signifies closeness," she teased, looking up with a sly smile, "then what does that make us now?" Without waiting for his reply, Corrine stood on tiptoe and placed a fleeting, soft kiss on his lips, a touch so brief it could've been mistaken for a whisper.
Nate's brow twitched ever so slightly, his gaze softening as he watched her, the hint of a storm still simmering in his eyes.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt"I'll admit, I was reckless tonight," she said, her voice steady now. "But..." "I promise, it won't happen again." She leaned against him, the warmth of his presence soothing her.
"Are you sure it won't happen again?" Nate's voice was thick with disbelief as he gently lifted her chin with his fingers, forcing her to meet his gaze, searching her eyes.
Corrine nodded, though a thought lingered unspoken in the back of her mind. The future was too uncertain to make promises, but for now, this would have to do.
If the unexpected ccalling, she wouldn't stand idle.
Wrapping her arms around his lean waist, she whispered, “Nate, I'm not a fragile vine that relies on you, nor am I your weakness. I want to be your shield, your armor, to stand alongside you, not behind." "I know," Nate murmured, his voice low and reassuring as he bent to place a soft kiss on her forehead. "It's late. You should rest." Corrine nodded, a warmth spreading through her heart at his tender gesture. "Alright." The following day, Corrine sank into the couch, a tablet in hand as she watched the live stream of Burgess Group's press conference.
A sea of reporters had gathered at the entrance, and surrounding them were the loyal fans who'd followed Leah through thick and thin.
Find the best stories now at galnovsLeah's abrupt withdrawal from the public eye had left many disappointed, but now they were rallying, their voices rising in defense of their idol.
As Leah emerged, the crowd erupted, chanting her nwith fervor.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm"Leah, you're the best! We'll always stand by you!" The deafening roar filled Corrine's ears, and she couldn't help but let out a mocking smile.
Leah knew how to captivate an audience—there was no question about it. The content is on e novelenglish.net!
Even after being away from the entertainment she still for months, such unwavering loyalty.
As the chants filled the air, Leah felt a flicker of light in the darkness, a rare smile gracing her lips as she turned toward the crowd. She gave a small bow, her voice gentle and grateful. "Thank you, everyone." With that, she turned and entered the Burgess Group building.
The moment she stepped inside, her phone rang. It was Andromache.
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