The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

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.

it felt like

laid trap.

for silence instead, inwardly cursing

moved on in a hushed rhythm, and Corrine kept

his eyes tracing the soft curve of her flushed cheeks and the delicate set of her

subtle smile played on his lips, amusement flickering

her further, she might cross the line

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

for cover. Its precision marked

eyes hardened, a cold

word, he pressed the accelerator, the car

speed. Her brows knitted slightly as she turned to face him.

tired, you should rest for a bit.” Nate masked the sharp edge in his gaze, looking at her

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

crisp,

smirk tugged at Nate's lips. "Sweetheart, never

free of panic, exuding a quiet strength that

his mind. His movements were always meticulously concealed. No one should have been

track him.

with understanding

said, her nonchalant

could she be so composed in a situation

this?