The Betrayed Heiress' Return to Elegance 172

Chapter 172 Racing

Corrine's keen intuition picked up on the calculated evasiveness in Nate's words.

His reluctance to volunteer information hung heavy in the air, leaving a bitter taste of frustration settling deep within her heart.

The sensation of being deliberately kept in the dark while others seemed privy to secrets gnawed at her consciousness.

After ending the call, she sprawled across her bed, her eyes fixed on the ceiling's blank

canvas.

The sudden crash of the door jolting open startled her upright, revealing Jules striding into the room. Her words tumbled out before she could stop them. "What brings you

here?"

Jules settled into a chair with casual grace. "How about we clear that troubled mind of

yours with an outing?"

him, her irritation seeking

consideration, she ventured,

"Sure," Jules affirmed.

traveling over Corrine's attire before

her arm through his as she helped him navigate the stairs. "I'm staying at Uncle Waldo's apartment tonight,

features bore a striking resemblance to Kiley's. With a

good hands with me," Jules assured him. "No harm will come

derisive snort spoke volumes. "That's precisely what concerns me. She's picked up all these unladylike habits from

criticism. He grasped

her disappear into the distance, concern etched

face.

asking, "Worried about Miss Holland's

weary sigh. "What's

across the butler's features.

Ford. Why burden yourself

gaze drawn to the birds soaring against the horizon, melancholy. shadowing his eyes as

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