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.

thinking," Corrine replied, a touch defensive, dropping her gaze to focus on

her chin on her hands as she studied Corrine with laser-

knowing full well Karina wouldn't let it go without an answer.

only a matter of time before you start falling for him," she said

smirk.

manicured finger lightly against Corrine's chest. "Can you honestly say you

flickered as her thoughts

Nothing?

That wasn't entirely true.

back," her heart had betrayed her, thumping with an intensity

look in Corrine's eyes, Karina pursed her lips before muttering a warning. "That man feels dangerous. Be careful, Corrine, or you might end

smile. "Do you

happen?"

sly smile tugging at the

the two made their way to the underground

I'll drive." Corrine took the keys from Karina without waiting for a response, heading

wine, simply shrugged and

steps.

sudden clamor of footsteps and furious voices broke out nearby. "There she

of people charging toward them, armed with sticks and rage blazing in their

expression darkened, a cold sharpness settling over her features. Grabbing Karina's wrist,

deter the mob. But the attackers had no intention of backing down. The first strike landed with a loud thud, followed by another and another,