The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

Chapter 59

Chapter 59 Who Knows What Tomorrow Might...

Corrine's tone was calm as she replied, "It's already taken care of."

"If you ever find yourself in trouble, don't hesitate to let me know. I'm not. looking

for anything in return." Nate's deep voice resonated through the line, its warmth carrying a subtle pull that made her ears tingle, leaving

her unsettled.

In truth, the situation wasn't nearly as catastrophic as Karina's dramatic retelling had suggested.

Leah had slipped into the role of the perfect victim, exploiting the fact that most hadn't seen her shove Corrine onto the road.

The bystanders had only witnessed Corrine retaliating, which made it all too easy to paint Leah as the wounded innocent.

These so-called defenders of justice had no idea they were mere pawns on Leah's carefully laid-out chessboard.

After a brief exchange, Corrine ended the call and set her phone down.

When she looked up, Karina's mischievous grin greeted her, full of playful intent. "Are you going to explain, or should I just fill in the blanks myself?" Karina teased, her curiosity practically written in bold letters across her

face.

replied, a touch defensive, dropping her gaze to

studied Corrine

and sighed, knowing full well Karina wouldn't let it go without an answer. "It's nothing like what you're Imagining," she said firmly, though her tone carried a tinge

matter of time

smirk.

leaned forward, tapping a manicured finger lightly against Corrine's chest. "Can you honestly say you don't feel

as her thoughts

Nothing?

That wasn't entirely true.

heart had betrayed her, thumping with an intensity

warning. "That man feels dangerous. Be careful, Corrine, or you might end up getting caught

lips curled into a faint smile. "Do you really think I'd

happen?"

her wine glass balanced delicately between her fingers, a sly smile tugging at the corners of

finishing their meal, the two made their

from Karina without waiting for

wine, simply

steps.

as they reached the car, a sudden clamor of footsteps and furious voices broke out nearby. "There she is! That

charging toward them, armed with sticks and rage blazing

her features. Grabbing Karina's wrist,

no intention of backing down. The first strike landed with a loud thud, followed by