The Returned Heiress Who Never Fit In

Chapter 29

Chapter 29 A Shirtless Showdown

Stella had expected it–either Ethan or someone from the Reed family.

She instinctively glanced up at Abraham, and sure enough, the warmth in his eyes had completely disappeared.

Her grip on the phone trembled. “No, that’s not what 1-

You like money, don’t you? The card I gave you is still open–buy whatever you want, as much as you want.”

Finished

The condition was simple–bring Rianne back. But before Ethan could finish, Abraham plucked the phone from Stella’s hand and hung up without hesitation.

Their eyes met for a brief moment. Under his cold, piercing gaze, Stella instinctively lowered her head, not daring to look at

him

Abraham’s voice was icy. “He treats you well, doesn’t he?”

Stella forced a dry laugh. “No.”

Abraham’s tone sharpened. “He’s willing to give you anything you ask for.

Stella fell silent. If someone only heard Ethan’s words without any context, that’s exactly what it toonld sound like.

“It was all for a reason,” she muttered. “It wasn’t because he had feelings for me.”

the topic of emotions came up, she felt guilty in front of Abraham. Probably because back in school,

exhaustion took over, and she slumped

a few strands of hair from her face, tucking them behind her

stepped back into the living room, Abel was already waiting

Dawson back to Verdant

of Rivermount. When that piece of land first

recommendation and casually mentioned she

but Abraham had personally

coming–of–age ceremony, but before that could happen, disaster struck the Dawson family, and she

a cigarette. He took a slow drag before

move her tonight. Let her sleep. Just bring my

the night, Abel instinctively glanced around

“You’re staying here?”

frosty glare.

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A Shirtless

in this cramped apartment was just because Abraham didn’t want to

Finished

Abiel left, Abraham

we

sure there were no traces of another man did the

a fresh towel from her linen cabinet. The only options were soft pastels–pink and light yellow–all fluffy and clearly picked with

was unmistakably her. Without hesitation, Abraham grabbed one and headed

restroom. Annoyed, she groggily crawled out of bed, her eyes still half–closed, and shuffled

she stepped out of the

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