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?"

studied him, her irritation seeking an

she

"Sure," Jules affirmed.

hallway, Carl emerged from his bedroom, his scrutinizing gaze traveling over Corrine's attire before landing disapprovingly on Jules. "Taking Corrine out for

his as she helped him navigate the stairs. "I'm staying

looking at Corrine, whose features bore a striking resemblance to Kiley's. With a resigned sigh, he

in good hands with me," Jules assured him. "No

snort spoke volumes. "That's precisely what concerns me. She's picked up

Jules exclaimed, a headache brewing from Carl's criticism. He grasped Corrine's wrist, guiding her

into the distance, concern etched

face.

observed his expression, asking, "Worried

turned to him with a weary sigh. "What's your take on

knowing smile played across the butler's

Ford. Why burden

horizon, melancholy. shadowing his eyes as he grappled with

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