Chapter 35

Victoria's gaze instantly cooled, her voice turning icy.

"Ask him what Gwyn has planned. Tell him to call me back later."

She didn't wait for Violet to say anything else—just hung up without a word.

Yasmine arrived a moment later, carrying Victoria's clothes and, as always, a bit of news.

"Mr. Miller had Daniel hire a housekeeper today—a woman, apparently to help take care of things around here. Daniel's a man; there are some things he can't really handle."

A faint, amused smile played at Victoria's lips. She doubted Simms was thrilled about her staying long-term, so why bring in a housekeeper to cater to her?

"Is her name Morris?"

Yasmine nodded, clearly impressed. "Yes, Ms. Langford. You really do see right through people."

shot her a look. That title-Mrs. Langford-used to please her, but now it just

now on, call me Ms.

McNeil entered the

these, and drink some

until she swallowed the pills, obedient as always, before glancing at her phone on the nightstand. Violet hadn't told him that Victoria

you are when you're out," McNeil warned. He didn't want a repeat of the

cause trouble-it's just the fans are so enthusiastic." Violet's voice was tinged with grievance, but

McNeil's phone rang-his father.

the balcony before

father's voice was anxious, as it

brought her back," McNeil

Come home for dinner tonight. Bring

McNeil agreed

to Violet's room to find her quietly

wrong? Are you in pain?" he asked,

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