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

laid trap.

for silence instead, inwardly cursing Karina for being

Corrine kept her focus low,

eyes tracing the soft curve of her

smile played on his

pushed her further, she

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

carefully using other vehicles for cover. Its precision marked it

hardened, a cold gleam flashing

the accelerator, the car

seat, noticed the sudden change in speed. Her

the sharp edge in his gaze,

her eyes catching the movement of the car behind them in the mirror. She

but her voice turned crisp, carrying a subtle chill.

Nate's lips. "Sweetheart, never

asked, her calm demeanor free of

measured, though a flicker of doubt crossed his mind. His movements were always meticulously concealed.

track him.

with understanding at his

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

had she been through? How could she

this?

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