Chapter 221 We Are
Destined For Each Other
A subtle smile played on Corrine’s lips, her eyes twinkling with mischief, “I suppose it’s just as well I’m not known for being decent either, and I’m certainly not fond of those who are deemed good.”
Nate’s expression shifted from shadowed to intrigued.
“What do you mean by that?” he asked, his smile broadening as he regarded her affectionately.
Corrine placed her fork down, gracefully picked up a napkin, and dabbed at her lips. She folded the napkin neatly and set it aside, every gesture reflecting her natural poise.
Gazing at Nate with a resolute sparkle in her eyes, she said, “We are destined for each
other.”
Long before Nate could propose marriage or even before she fully grasped his complexities, Corrine had opportunities to leave without consequences.
She had thought that learning Nate’s secrets might drive her away.
Yet now, as she faced him, logic urged her to retreat, but her heart suggested she could gamble everything for this man who cherished her.
She recalled their first encounter where Nate had assured her that she was worthy of
love.
Throughout their time together, his deeds had consistently affirmed his words.
If Nate could approach her so freely, why shouldn’t she take a decisive step toward him?
As Corrine voiced her emotions, a whirlwind of thoughts engulfed Nate, leaving his mind reeling.
He sat motionless, his dark eyes shimmering with an array of emotions that were difficult to pinpoint.
“Could you drive me back to the office?” Corrine asked, studying Nate’s inscrutable face.
“Certainly.”
At his agreement, Corrine rose and walked to the door.
However, just as her hand reached for the knob, he grasped her arm and drew her into a tight embrace, as though trying to fuse her into his very essence.
“Promise me you’ll never leave me.” His voice, deep and resonant, vibrated against her ear as he nestled his head in the crook of her neck, lips grazing her temple. “I’ll make sure you have no reason to leave.”
From their very first encounter, he was convinced Corrine was meant to play a pivotal
role in his life.
She was the unforeseen twist he couldn’t dominate, the woman he resolved to claim.
A brilliant smile spread across Corrine’s face as she raised her eyes to his. “Well, looks
like you’re stuck with me forever.”
Exiting the secluded room, Corrine was acutely aware of the murmurs and covert
conversations that filled the air around them.
She suspected Jules had recirculated the news.
Meanwhile, Rita had been unsettled when the original post vanished, suspecting hidden support for Corrine.
Now, with the post restored, she felt her earlier concerns were overblown, having overestimated her opponent.
Yet, her relief was short–lived. Without warning, the door to her bedroom was
forcefully kicked open.
Before Rita could gather her wits, Bruce barged in, seized her by the collar, and hoisted
her up from her seat. His intense eyes quickly scanned the laptop screen before fixing on her, his tone cold. “It was you, wasn’t it?”
Rita’s heart raced, her eyes darting nervously. “What are you accusing me of? I don’t
follow.”
In her panic, she attempted to shut down her laptop but fumbled, reacting too slowly.
