The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

The Betrayed Heiress' Return to Elegance 146

Chapter 146 Can She See

Me

Matias burst into Nate's office, his footsteps echoing with urgency.

He found Nate sitting behind his desk, those dark eyes radiating an intensity that seemed to pierce through everything they beheld, creating an almost palpable aura of danger around him.

The weight of Nate's penetrating stare made Matias' chest constrict, his fingers curling involuntarily into tight fists.

Drawing in a steadying breath against the oppressive atmosphere, he ventured cautiously, "Sir, I encountered Miss Holland at the police station."

The mere mention of Miss Holland caused a subtle shift in Nate's glacial demeanor. He set his pen down with deliberate care. "Was this a professional visit?"

Matias observed the strange juxtaposition of calm and intensity in Nate's bearing. Though tempted to make light of the situation, he recognized that anything concerning Corrine demanded absolute seriousness.

The consequences of any misfortune befalling her at the station would be severe indeed.

"The complete picture remains unclear," Matias continued, measuring his words carefully. "However, I overheard the investigating officers mention Miss Holland's possible involvement in illegal transactions, potentially connected to a case from three

years past..."

snatched his coat and strode from the office

had always known of Nate's particular regard for Corrine, the depth of his concern

a small smile- perhaps this year's bonus would

maintained an air of studied nonchalance, legs crossed elegantly as she propped her chin on one hand, periodically glancing toward

demeanor suggested expectation, as if awaiting

unnoticed by the watchful officers

room.

an officer asked when a graceful figure

gaze settling on the handcuffed Corrine. She felt the pent-up frustration in her heart

two men.

would know them

had sold her the counterfeit gem,

meaningful glances

appreciate your cooperation. You're free to leave once the paperwork is complete,"

surprise quickly transformed into a practiced smile. "But

little to her personally, Leah