The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

Chapter 579:

The assassin’s expression hardened. He shot her one last glance before reaching up and switching off his earpiece.

Corrine could see it—the shift in his stance, the calculation in his eyes. He was preparing to escape. She had a choice. Strike now or let him go. Before she could make her move, he changed tactics. The dagger flashed again, his attack sharper, more vicious.

Corrine was no fool. She read the murderous intent in his eyes and swiftly stepped back.

And in that split second, he seized his chance—bursting through the door and vanishing into the night.

Corrine, determined not to let the assailant escape, pursued him vigorously. As she neared the stairwell, a firm grip suddenly seized her wrist.

“Don’t follow him,” Nate whispered harshly into her ear. His frown was deep, his eyes scanning her anxiously.

“Are you alright? Did you get hurt?”

fine,” Corrine assured him, her movement subtle as she tucked a stray strand of hair

she made. He held her chin while his fingers

command carried both authority and a gentle concern, making it difficult for

aside, a wound on her neck was fully exposed. Blood seeped from the gash, trickling down her neck’s contour. The vivid red of the blood starkly contrasted against her unblemished skin,

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more concerned. Without speaking, he led Corrine

continued, his lips pressed into a thin line as he meticulously treated her wound. The moment the antiseptic grazed her skin, Corrine winced from

hurt, huh?” Nate’s voice was

his touch became gentler, his care evident as he tended

looked up at him, lightly pulling at

you mad at me?”

“No,” he responded curtly.

mimicking his earlier action by cupping his chin and compelling

prove it. Look me