The Betrayed Heiress' Return to Elegance 170

Chapter 170 A Predator Lying In Wait

As Nate's words settled, an eerie silence took over the table-so quiet that the faintest

movement could be heard.

All eyes shifted toward Corrine, their gazes laced with intrigue.

Everyone seated with Quentin had close ties to the Seymour family, making them well-acquainted with Nate.

The fact that the usually detached Nate had personally extended an invitation only heightened their curiosity.

Under their scrutiny, Corrine's lips curved into a composed yet enigmatic smile as she

approached the chair he had pulled out for her with effortless grace.

"Corrine!" Carl's voice suddenly rang out-firm, not quite reprimanding, but his displeasure was unmistakable.

She turned toward him, her expression calm.

At first, she had merely suspected that her grandfather harbored some kind of grievance against Nate, but now she was certain. He clearly didn't approve of her getting too close to him.

Could it be that he knew Nate was her boyfriend?

Her instincts, however, told her the situation was more complicated than that.

realizing his reaction had been

softened his tone and said smoothly, "That's not your seat,

for that," Nate interjected, his voice steady. "Miss Holland and I seem to have a lot in common. I'd consider it a privilege to

argue, Carl was forced to let

the seat, Nate's crisp, woody cologne wrapped around

glance at the man beside

begun rolling up his sleeves, unfastening his diamond cuff links with practiced ease. His forearm, corded with

you have something

smooth, yet the weight of his words

the table

observant, caught the subtle flicker of unease in her

him and Nate

the time to press for

Nate a poised smile. "I appreciate

Mr.

Hopkins."

Matias nearly fumbled the water jug, his wrist shaking

darted to Corrine, a mix of surprise and uncertainty flashing in his

she playing

on her with quiet intensity. After a moment of scrutiny, the smirk at the corner of his

welcome."

a certain tension over

feel restrained.

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