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.

chose to respond, it felt like walking

laid trap.

silence instead, inwardly cursing

hushed rhythm, and Corrine kept her focus low, her

eyes tracing the soft curve of her flushed cheeks and

subtle smile played on his lips, amusement

he pushed her further, she might cross

as he was about to speak, Nate's gaze flicked to the rearview mirror, catching

black car trailed them, carefully using other vehicles for cover. Its precision

hardened, a cold gleam flashing in their

word, he pressed the accelerator, the car surging

seat, noticed the sudden change in speed. Her brows knitted

you're tired, you should rest for a bit.” Nate masked the sharp edge

didn't reply immediately, her eyes catching the movement of the car behind them in

crisp, carrying a subtle chill. "Can

lips. "Sweetheart, never question

they after you?" Corrine asked, her calm demeanor free of

mind. His movements were always meticulously

track him.

with understanding at

like I've pulled you into this," she said, her nonchalant

could

this?

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