NovelsFreeThe Betrayed Heiress' Return to Elegance 12 Chapter 12 Candid Confession "We should exchange contact information." Nate pulled out his phone with practiced ease, navigating to his Whatprofile before extending it toward Corrine. "Letknow whenever you're free to visit my grandmother." A charming smile graced Corrine's lips as she studied his earnest expression. "Since I gave your grandmother my word, I intend to keep it." "I knew you would keep your promise," Nate responded warmly. "Your willingness to spend twith her, make her happy, and show such respect means everything The least I can do is serve as your humble chauffeur to show my appreciation." His words, laden with genuine gratitude, stirred something in Corrine's heart. The unwavering trust in his voice touched her deeply.
After brief contemplation, she retrieved her phone and connected with Nate on WhatsApp.
"Would you mind sharing your phone number as well?" Nate ventured. Just in case Whatmessages are delayed." Corrine found herself momentarily speechless.
Though she sensed ulterior motives behind his request, Nate's composed demeanor made it difficult to suspect any ill intent.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtReleasing a quiet sigh, she shared her number.
Nate immediately dialed, waiting for her phone to ring before ending the call. "That's my number, Miss Holland. Please save it." Under his attentive gaze, Corrine complied. "Anything else, Mr. Hopkins?" Though his intentions remained unclear, her instincts urged caution.
Nate, perceptive as ever, noticed her deliberate distance.
"Haven't you already discerned my intentions?" His dark eyes held steady, gleaming with hidden depths. "My grandmother taughtthat pursuing a woman requires complete sincerity, humility, initiative, consideration, and unwavering commitment. You'll see my other qualities in the future, but surely you've already noticed my initiative, haven't you?" Corrine's eyebrow twitched involuntarily.
His candid confession of his intention left her struggling for words.
"Mr. Hopkins, why this sudden declaration? Corrine's gaze darted away as she attempted to feign ignorance.
The prospect of dealing with Nate or embarking on a new relationship felt overwhelming.
After all, they had only just met.
"You must see how my grandmother adores you," Nate pressed, his m intense gaze carrying unspoken meaning. "More importantly, I admire you deeply, Miss Holland." His directness eliminated any possibility of pretense.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmTheir eyes met unexpectedly, causing Contine's heart to flutter.
A strange sensation stung her eyes, forcing her to look away. "I must be frank, Mr.
Mr. Hopkins, Xour decision Re seems premature. We barely know each other, and I'm not ready for a relationship." Though unfamiliar with Nate's character, she understood how male pride often bristled at rejection.
"What constitutes knowing someone well?" Nate questioned, hispenetrating gaze never wavering. His dark eyes held a predatory gleam, as if she were prey he refused to release. The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life
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