The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

The Betrayed Heiress' Return to Elegance 281

Chapter 281 No One Would

Believe That

Nate had braced himself for Corrine's reaction to the unsettling cry in the background,

rehearsing his excuses.

Unexpectedly, Corrine chose silence instead, offering only a gentle reminder. "Make sure you eat regularly."

"In the coming days, I'll be very busy. It's likely I won't see your messages, but don't worry. I'll return home as soon as possible," Nate explained.

"Alright." Corrine tightened her grip on the blanket, her eyes peeking out. "Goodnight."

"Goodnight to you too."

Corrine turned to lie flat on her back after the call, gazing up at the ceiling vacantly.

She knew the distant cry for mercy was real, not a figment of her imagination.

Despite this, she couldn't help but rationalize that if Nate was involved in something harsh, the other person must have crossed a line.

That evening, Corrine dreamed of a night from five years earlier, a chaotic scene filled with gunfire and panicked voices, the air heavy with the scent of blood.

Amidst the chaos, she felt the comfort of a warm embrace.

whispered to her,

by shadows, the man's

see him clearly, but his features were just beyond

abruptly interrupted by the

half-asleep, Corrine

filled her ear immediately after she answered. "Corrine,

help."

of bed and on her way to

just days away, Karina was in a frenzy to find the perfect dress for the event hosted by

there one on order from

Karina replied, her eyes gleaming with a hint of intrigue as she noticed Corrine's exhaustion. "Sounds like

shenanigans had me up

roll of her eyes. "Sounds like a missed opportunity for

"Lately, you've been surprisingly

you taking behaved," Corrine teased, her lips curling into

them the world?"

You

out

shock, Karina responded, "Corrine, I'm the definition of a proper lady-pure and

smile widened slightly. "As if anyone

banter continued as they entered a

scrutinized the dresses