The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

Chapter 1404:

It unsettled him.

If he was right, then Corrine wasn’t just smart—she was unreadable.

“Even if he doesn’t confess, it doesn’t mean he’s innocent. He’s not a citizen here, and he tried to threaten ours. Letting people like him come and go freely could be dangerous.”

Richard caught her meaning immediately. His face grew serious. “According to our criminal laws, anyone suspected of terrorism, violence, or threatening national interests can be denied entry.”

Corrine smiled, satisfied. “It’s good to have someone like you—fair and clear-headed.”

“You’re too kind, Miss Holland.”

They arrived at the interrogation room. Richard opened the door, glanced briefly at the surveillance, and said, “Miss Holland, please proceed quickly.”

nodded and stepped

hands cuffed. When he saw Corrine, his calm mask cracked slightly. His eyes, cold behind his glasses, sharpened. He gritted his

Continent, he had never been humiliated like this—reduced

more competent than you, Mr. Hopkins,” Corrine replied, crossing her legs casually.

He was beginning to see why Andromache

sure of herself—arrogant, untouchable, and

leaned back, studying her carefully. “So you really think that with Nate behind you, you can do

now

lifted her eyes lazily. “With or without him, I’m enough. His help is just the cherry on top.” In other words,

laughed, shaking his head. “Ah, youth—it makes

hint of pity. “Too bad you’re over fifty. Youth

He

I admire your talent—and I meant it. But let me give you some advice. Don’t rush to conclusions. Until the end, anything can