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.

she chose to respond, it felt like walking straight

laid trap.

opted for silence instead, inwardly cursing

Corrine kept her focus low,

eyes tracing the soft curve of her flushed cheeks

played on his lips, amusement flickering in his

that if he pushed her further, she might cross

was about to speak, Nate's gaze flicked to the rearview mirror, catching sight of a suspicious

other vehicles for cover. Its precision marked it as the work of a

hardened, a cold gleam flashing in

pressed the accelerator,

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

bit.” Nate masked the sharp edge in his gaze, looking at her with practiced

the car behind them in the mirror. She quickly

composed, but her voice turned crisp, carrying a subtle

lips. "Sweetheart, never question what

Corrine asked, her calm demeanor free of panic, exuding

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

track him.

with understanding

I've pulled you into this," she said, her nonchalant tone igniting a spark

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

this?

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