The Betrayed Heiress' Return to Elegance 131

Chapter 131 Are They After

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Corrine was momentarily stunned.

What kind of absurd remark was that?

She could find out herself?

How exactly was she supposed to do that?

She cleared her throat, attempting to compose herself. "There's no need. You're perfectly fine."

"Really?" Nate's gaze shifted toward her, a teasing smirk tugging at his lips, his deep eyes gleaming with mischief. "But how can you be so sure without checking?"

Corrine drew in a steadying breath, lifting her chin with quiet resolve, her gaze unwavering. "I have complete confidence in you."

Her words settled into the stillness, creating a palpable tension in the air.

A low, amused chuckle rumbled from Nate.

His rich, magnetic laughter broke the quiet. "Then, why don't you enlighten me on what makes you so confident in me?"

Corrine hesitated, her thoughts racing.

respond, it felt like walking

laid trap.

silence instead, inwardly cursing Karina for being such

moved on in a hushed rhythm, and Corrine kept her focus low, her

soft curve of

on his lips,

he pushed her further, she

was about to speak, Nate's gaze flicked to

carefully using other vehicles for cover. Its precision marked it as the work

eyes hardened, a cold gleam flashing in their

word, he pressed the accelerator, the

seat, noticed the sudden change in speed. Her brows knitted slightly as she turned to face him. "What's going

Nate masked the sharp edge in his gaze, looking at her

catching the movement of the car behind them in the

but her voice turned crisp, carrying a subtle chill.

Nate's lips. "Sweetheart, never question what your man

they after you?" Corrine asked, her calm demeanor free of panic, exuding a quiet strength that was

his mind.

track him.

glimmered with understanding at

pulled you into this," she said, her nonchalant tone igniting a

exactly had she been through? How could she be so composed in

this?

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