The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

The Betrayed Heiress' Return to Elegance 208

Chapter 208 Not My Fault

"Test my claim if you doubt it," Nate said, his voice even, betraying no emotion, yet the underlying threat was unmistakable.

Tracy's face changed dramatically, her posture tensing in disbelief.

Watching the Ashtons fume in silence, Matias smirked and said, "All talk, no action."

This comment made the expressions of the Ashton family and their relatives change drastically.

Corrine gently tightened her grip on Nate's hand, signaling her disapproval with a slight

shake of her head.

Nate got the message: Corrine wasn't showing mercy to the Ashtons; she was worried about the repercussions for him.

tenderly stroked her cheek, reassuring her, "Your

get it,"

and his entourage of

Bruce, who had left with Leah. "Son, an awful incident happened. Your

accompanied Nate to the underground

in the car, Corrine turned to Nate. "Maybe you should

the signs

me?" Nate quirked an eyebrow, his gaze piercing

looked at her.

intensity of his stare, she intuitively sensed the

about

the conversation, she looked down. "What brought

"You've been holding back against the Ashton family to spare them some dignity. Though I don't know the reasons behind your restraint.

heartless and unfeeling, but Nate was the one