The Betrayed Heiress' Return to Elegance 151

Chapter 151 Another Disturbance.

"Go ahead without me," Corrine said, distracted by the image of Nate's face, which made her unwilling to engage with their explanations.

Watching Corrine walk away, Matias turned to Wilbur with a grimace. "This puts me in a difficult position!"

His hopes for a double bonus had just slipped away.

Wilbur responded with a cold laugh, "It seems I'm the one who should be complaining!"

Just then, a disturbance broke out nearby.

Matias and Wilbur looked at each other, quickly coming to a silent agreement, and

hurried outside.

At the entrance of the police station, a group of journalists had assembled, their lenses aimed directly at Corrine.

The faces of Matias and Wilbur instantly took on expressions of surprise.

A bewildered Matias muttered, "What are these reporters doing here?"

Wilbur shared his confusion.

the investigation was ongoing and might link back to a smuggling operation from three years ago, the presence of the media

forward, with Matias, thinking of

close on his heels.

only

incident of alleged artifact trafficking tie back to the smuggling from

roam free while the

of corruption within your

the media's scrutiny, grew visibly more irate

shouted, "Enough with your baseless accusations! Keep it up,

only fueled the reporters further. "Does this mean you have

conscience?"

threatening us? We're going to

but Corrine quickly intervened, saying, "Where

of people, emanating a cool

said, "Your illicit activities are now a trending video online. How

up against you,

your connections; it's clear why you stand here so confidently, as

you're above it all!"

the crowd, her subtle smile sending a chill

air.

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