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.

that the investigation was ongoing and might link back to a smuggling operation from three years ago, the presence of the media could potentially tip off other

forward, with Matias, thinking

close on his heels.

presence only escalated the media's

alleged artifact trafficking tie back to the smuggling from three

roam free

of corruption within your police department. Are

with public interactions and now under the media's scrutiny, grew visibly more irate at their

"Enough with your baseless accusations! Keep it up, and you'll

further. "Does this

conscience?"

us? We're

Corrine quickly intervened, saying, "Where is

stance within the swarm of people, emanating a cool assurance and an intimidating presence

activities are now a trending video online. How can you deny

lined up against

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

you're above it all!"

the crowd, her subtle

air.

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