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 now it just sounded

on, call me Ms.

McNeil entered the room carrying her

these, and

her phone on the nightstand. Violet hadn't told him that Victoria

people who you are when you're out," McNeil warned. He didn't want a

trouble-it's just the fans are so enthusiastic." Violet's voice was tinged with grievance, but she kept her emotions in check, as she always

McNeil's phone rang-his father.

onto the balcony before answering,

found Victoria?" His father's voice was anxious, as it had

her

home for dinner

McNeil agreed without

to Violet's room to

in pain?" he asked, frowning with

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