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..."

he could elaborate further, Nate snatched his coat and strode from the office with purposeful determination, leaving Matias momentarily stunned into

had always known of Nate's particular regard for Corrine,

Matias allowed himself a small smile- perhaps this

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

expectation, as if

not go unnoticed by the watchful officers

room.

mentioned?" an officer asked when a graceful

handcuffed Corrine. She felt the pent-up frustration in her heart finally dissipate. Her gaze then shifted to

two men.

know them anywhere, even reduced to

sold her the counterfeit gem, leading

meaningful glances at

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

into a practiced smile. "But what about them? They defrauded me

to her personally, Leah refused to let the