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.

to her,

man's face remained

strained to see him clearly, but his features were just beyond her

abruptly interrupted by the piercing

out half-asleep, Corrine

ear immediately after

help."

relentless calls soon had Corrine out of bed and on her way to

in a frenzy to find the perfect dress

on order from Pinecrest?" Corrine couldn't help

her eyes gleaming with a hint of intrigue as she

her with a stern look. "Your shenanigans had me up

dismissed her with a roll of her eyes. "Sounds like a missed

"Lately, you've been surprisingly

smirk. "Aren't you taking behaved," Corrine teased, her lips curling

them the world?"

You

acquaintances out anymore

I'm the definition of a proper lady-pure and untarnished. Please,

smile widened slightly. "As if

as they

crossed, Corrine scrutinized the dresses displayed