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."

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

call me Ms.

back with Violet, McNeil entered the

and

pills, obedient as always, before glancing at her phone on the nightstand. Violet

people who you are when you're out," McNeil warned. He

voice

McNeil's phone rang-his father.

glanced at Violet, then stepped out onto the balcony before answering, making sure she

His father's voice was anxious, as it

her

dinner tonight. Bring

agreed

to Violet's room to find her

pain?" he

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