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.

met her questioning gaze, immediately realizing his reaction had been

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

to have a lot in common. I'd

Carl was forced to let it

herself into the seat, Nate's crisp, woody cologne wrapped around her, its cool undertones distinctly

stole a glance at the man

his sleeves, unfastening his diamond cuff links with practiced ease. His forearm,

do you have something

weight of his words

at the table turned

ever observant, caught the subtle flicker of unease in her

something between him and Nate that they were

to press for

she offered Nate a poised smile. "I appreciate your

Mr.

Hopkins."

Matias nearly fumbled the

gaze darted to Corrine, a mix of surprise and

was she playing

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

welcome."

over the

feel restrained.

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