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."

That title-Mrs. Langford-used to please her, but

on, call

Violet, McNeil entered the room carrying her

these, and drink some

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

warned. He didn't want a

so enthusiastic." Violet's voice was tinged with grievance, but

McNeil's phone rang-his father.

the balcony before answering, making sure

voice was anxious, as it

I've brought her back," McNeil replied

for dinner tonight. Bring Victoria

agreed without

room to

you in pain?" he asked, frowning with

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