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He swirled the deep red liquid, watching it lazily before shifting his gaze toward Franco. “What are you
implying?”
Franco chuckled, low and amused. “You really gonna pretend you didn’t havewatching her because you were
afraid Leif might snatch her away?”
Worried about Leif taking Corrine away, Franco had gone the extra mile to send a photo to Nate, deliberately
spilling sdetails of Nate and Corrine’s relationship to Leif, and even had people secretly keep watch on
Corrine.
Yet, it turned out Nate had been aware of everything all along.
“You're overthinking it,” Nate replied, taking a sip of his wine. “I just asked you to watch over her in case
anything... unexpected cup.”
“Right,” Franco replied dryly, his smile thinning.
Obviously, Nate was worried someone might steal Corrine away. But he'd never admit it.
Then again, in love, nothing could be forced. The heart followed its own will.
If Corrine truly loved Nate, she’d draw her own boundaries with other men without needing reminders or
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtwatchful eyes. But if she didn’t... no amount of effort would stop her from slipping away.
“Have you always been this small-minded, or is it just around Corrine?” Franco chuckled, poking fun at Nate. “Is
it a lack of self-assurance that troubles you?” Franco began to wonder if perhaps Corrine had betrayed Nate in
sway before, which could explain why Nate was always on high alert around men near her.
With his high status, Nate could effortlessly attract any woman. Yet, he had chosen Corrine and constantly lived
in a state of nervous watchfulness concerning her. Wouldn't it be a source of ridicule if this beccommon
knowledge?
A frosty look from Nate cut through the air. “You'd never grasp what it’s like, not having been in love. It keeps
you perpetually on edge.”
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The smug grin on Franco's face disappeared. “Oh, turning to personal digs now, are we?”
“Just laying out the truth,” Nate replied as he placed his wine glass down and fiddled with his cufflinks, gifts from
Corrine. “Lacking a partner yourself, you can’t possibly fathom the challenges of being with a woman who stands
out too much.”
It wasn’t about pettiness or insecurity; it was the inherent antagonism that surfaced whenever he saw another
man near Corrine. Even confident that they couldn't steal her away, the mere thought of others desiring what
was his was enough to unsettle him.
Watching Nate boast about how outstanding his woman was, Franco managed a strained smile. “Looks like my
warning was wasted on you.”
Far from appreciative, Nate seemed more inclined to provoke, clearly hitting a nerve.
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