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."

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

on, call me Ms.

Violet, McNeil entered

and drink some

her phone on the nightstand. Violet hadn't told him that Victoria had called, nor that she'd quietly deleted the call from her

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

Violet's voice was tinged with grievance, but she kept her emotions in check, as she always did with

McNeil's phone rang-his father.

stepped out onto the balcony before answering, making sure

you found Victoria?" His father's voice was anxious,

brought her back," McNeil replied

Come home for dinner tonight.

agreed

returned to Violet's room to

pain?" he asked, frowning with

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