NovelUpdateChapter 577: "Where are you?" His tone was razor-edged, sending a prickle down her spine.
Corrine stilled. Something in her gut told her Nate knew more than he was letting on-something she had not told him yet.
Keeping her voice casual, she said, "I am fine. Just getting sfresh air with Jules. What about you?" She steered the conversation away, not wanting him to worry.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt"I just finished eating. I have a meeting soon." At that moment, Nate's gaze flickered down to the tablet in front of him, his eyes gleaming with a cold, dangerous light.
Corrine sighed softly.
"Even if you are busy, make sure you eat on time.” "Sure." There was a pause, and then his voice cquieter, less sharp.
"I will listen to you." They exchanged a few more words before the call ended.
Nate placed the tablet down, his expression unreadable as his eyes settled on Matias. "What do you think should be done?" His voice was eerily calm, yet it carried a chill that made the air feel sharper, colder.
Matias stiffened. A bead of cold sweat traced down his temple.
He cursed his bad luck silently. This time, he was done for.
He lowered his head.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm"It was my failure. I did not catch the issue in time. I will accept whatever punishment you see fit." Things had been tense in Lyhaton lately, and Nate had secretly assigned people to keep an eye on Corrine.
But nothing had happened-until now. Matias had let his guard down. And of course, the one the slacked off, something went wrong.
Nate calmly removed his diamond cufflinks, rolling up his sleeves with slow, deliberate precision. His presence exuded an unshaken authority, a warning wrapped in silence.
"Find out who sent them and make sure they are dealt with permanently in Lyhaton." Matias hesitated for a moment, gathering his thoughts, before answering sharply, "Yes!" He had barely turned to leave when Nate's voice sliced through the air like a whip.
"Go take your punishment."
Matias froze, his muscles stiffening, but he did not hesitate long.
"Yes, sir," he responded before striding away. The content is on novelenglish.net!
Meanwhile, Corrine set her firearm down, tilting her head slightly as the announcer's voice echoed from the speakers. "Target One, bullseye." "Target Two, nine points." Jules arched a brow, clearly impressed.
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