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?"

her irritation seeking an escape

a moment's consideration, she

"Sure," Jules affirmed.

Carl emerged from his bedroom, his scrutinizing gaze traveling over Corrine's attire before landing

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

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

me," Jules assured

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

Carl's criticism. He

her disappear into the distance, concern etched deeper lines into

face.

observed his expression, asking, "Worried about Miss Holland's

weary

across the butler's features. "Each generation charts

Ford. Why

fell silent, his gaze drawn to the birds soaring against the horizon, melancholy. shadowing his eyes as he grappled with the truth

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