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?”

her movement subtle as she tucked a stray strand

noticed every slight motion she made. He held her chin while his fingers gently pushed aside the

Nate’s command carried both authority and a gentle concern,

Blood seeped from the gash, trickling down her neck’s

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expression grew even more concerned. Without speaking, he

meticulously treated

does hurt, huh?” Nate’s voice was tinged with

his tone, his touch became gentler, his care

him, lightly

mad at me?” she

“No,” he responded curtly.

action by cupping his chin and compelling

Look me in the eye and say