The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

Chapter 497:

Chelsea, who had been waiting outside, spotted her immediately.

“What took you so long to get off the bus?”

Corrine casually tucked a stray strand of hair behind her ear, her expression unbothered.

“Just a small hold-up.”

But Chelsea’s sharp gaze caught the faint red marks on Corrine’s wrist. Without hesitation, she reached out, gently grabbing Corrine’s hand.

Her expression darkened.

“Did Leah do this?”

Corrine glanced at the marks, barely sparing them a thought.

“It’s nothing. Just a small bruise.”

Chelsea exhaled, clearly unimpressed.

I will put some ointment on it

Corrine smirked slightly.

“Alright.”

taxi, a sleek silver vehicle rolled to a stop in front of them, its polished exterior reflecting the fading sunlight. The tinted window slid down smoothly, revealing Nate’s striking features. Sharp angles and an air of cool detachment defined his face, the golden hues of dusk casting an almost

bus, felt her breath hitch at the sight of him. How could someone be this

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flickered in her direction. His eyes swept past

“Finished for the day?”

tucking a strand of hair behind

Nate stepped out of the car, his presence magnetic. His arm instinctively curled

“Dinner plans?”

could answer, Meg chimed in warmly, “Mr. Hopkins, Miss Holland, why not join us for

quickly added, “Yes! There are some matters I would like to discuss with Miss Holland

Corrine hesitated briefly.

“Would we be imposing?”

at all,” Meg assured her