Chapter 146 Can She See
Me
Matias burst into Nate''s office, his footsteps echoing with urgency.
He found Nate sitting behind his desk, those dark eyes radiating an intensity that seemed to pierce through everything they beheld, creating an almost palpable aura of danger around him.
The weight of Nate''s prating stare made Matias'' chest constrict, his fingers curling involuntarily into tight fists.
Drawing in a steadying breath against the oppressive atmosphere, he ventured cautiously, "Sir, I encountered Miss Hond at the police station."
The mere mention of Miss Hond caused a subtle shift in Nate''s cial demeanor. He set his pen down with deliberate care. "Was this a professional visit?"
Matias observed the strange juxtaposition of calm and intensity in Nate''s bearing. Though tempted to make light of the situation, he recognized that anything concerning Corrine demanded absolute seriousness.
The consequences of any misfortune befalling her at the station would be severe indeed.
"Theplete picture remains unclear," Matias continued, measuring his words carefully. "However, I overheard the investigating officers mention Miss Hond''s possible involvement in illegal transactions, potentially connected to a case from three
years past..."
Before he could borate further, Nate snatched his coat and strode from the office with purposeful determination, leaving Matias momentarily stunned into silence.
While he had always known of Nate''s particr regard for Corrine, the depth of his concern proved surprising.
Considering Nate''s anxious departure, Matias allowed himself a small smile- perhaps this year''s bonus would see a substantial increase.
Meanwhile, at the police station, Corrine maintained an air of studied nonchnce, legs crossed elegantly as she propped her chin on one hand, periodically ncing toward the wall clock.
Her demeanor suggested expectation, as if awaiting someone''s arrival.
Her subtle movements did not go unnoticed by the watchful officers in the surveince
room.
"Are these the suspects you mentioned?" an officer asked when a graceful figure walked into the observation area.
Leah approached the one-way ss, her gaze settling on the handcuffed Corrine. She felt the pent-up frustration in her heart finally dissipate. Her gaze then shifted to the
two men.
"Those two-I would know them anywhere, even reduced to ash!"
These were the very men who had sold her the counterfeit gem, leading to her humiliation before the Ashton family.
The officers exchanged meaningful nces at her confirmation.
"Miss Burgess, we appreciate your cooperation. You''re free to leave once the paperwork isplete," an officer informed her.
“Leave?” Leah''s surprise quickly transformed into a practiced smile. "But what about them? They defrauded me of over two million."
Though the sum meant little to her personally, Leah refused to let the matter rest.
She craved the sight of Corrine''splete degradation, yearning to witness her rival''s shame as she was led away in chains.
"We will keep you informed of any developments," the officer stated firmly. "Please, Miss Burgess, follow me."
Faced with the officer''s resolute stance, Leah had no choice but toply.
As she turned to leave, she cast a venomous nce at Corrine, her eyes glittering
with malice like a serpent concealed in tall grass, ready to strike.
Justice would prevail, she thought, and Corrine would soon taste the bitter draught of disgrace.
In the interrogation room, Corrine seemed to sense the hostile scrutiny. She raised her gaze toward Leah''s position, her expression impassive.
Her eyes held the biting chill of midwinter frost, radiating an arctic coldness that could freeze the blood in one''s veins.
In that brief moment of connection, Leah felt her heart constrict as if gripped by an invisible force, her breath-catching in her throat.
A flicker of primal fear crossed her features as she stammered, "Can she see me?"