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Something flashed in them—subtle, almost imperceptible admiration. Standing poised at the foot of the
staircase, Corrine exuded a quiet allure. The halter-neck dress she wore hugged her form gracefully, its neckline
accentuating the delicate curve of her collarbone.
Her beauty was not fragile or doll-like, but striking—bold, untamed, and fiercely independent.
The Independent Continent had no shortage of beautiful women, yet few carried the raw magnetism she did.
His stare didn't rattle her. Instead, she met it head-on.
With languid grace, she descended the steps, her fingertips grazing the polished wood of the railing—smooth,
fluid, like a Persian cat gliding across silk.
Hearing her approach, Nate turned his head slightly. The cold detachment in his expression melted into a rare,
gentle smile. “Awake?”
Corrine reached him just as he extended his hand.
Without hesitation, she placed her hand in his palm, allowing him to guide her to the seat beside him.
“This is Herbert Burton,” Nate introduced smoothly.
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Herbert Burton—the heir to the illustrious Burton family, a nsynonymous with power and prestige. But more
than just an influential figure, he was a renowned neurosurgeon affiliated with an elite international medical
organization.
Corrine’s gaze sharpened ever so slightly. She smiled. “Corrine Holland.” Burton... Could there be a connection
between him and Eaton Burton?
As the thought crossed her mind, Herbert's voice broke the moment. “Pleasure to meet you.”
Before she could reply, Moses interjected, “Did you sleep well last night? Hey, by the way, | heard about Nate's
proposal. Did you say ‘yes’?”
Herbert's sharp eyes flickered with intrigue at Moses’ mention of the proposal.
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His lips curled slightly as he turned to Nate. “Are you sure you don’t want to reconsider?”
Unfazed, Nate reached for a glass of warm water and handed it to Corrine. “I never make choices | regret.”
Herbert understood the weight of that statement and chuckled. “Perhaps. But the real question is—will others
allow you to choose so freely?”
Corrine arched a brow at that remark,
but before she could say anything,
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Nate merely gave him a blank look before standing to walk him out. As they reached the door, Herbert cast
another lingering glance at Corrine.
The moment they stepped outside,
he exhaled a quiet si rgndnavtiered,
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oie GOH erie. What
you need is not a beautiful woman.”
He had known Nate for years, and if
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that ne agp telybé to be swayed
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admit—Corrine was mesmerizing.
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