The Returned Heiress Who Never Fit In

Chapter 66 Burning the Bridge

At the mention of the visitor’s name, a faint crease formed between Stella’s brows.

Someone surnamed Carter! Susan Carter! She came all the way here!

Stella’s expression darkened slightly. “We ve only got one exit?”

Kimmy nodded. Front and back doors are connected. You know that.”

The moment someone stepped in from the front, they could clearly see the back entrance. So if she tried slipping out that way. Susan waiting at the front would spot her instantly.

That only made Stella’s mood worse.

“Fine.” she said, her tone clipped. “Let her in.”

Kimmy gave a small nod. “Understood.”

Once Kimmy had left, the room settled into a stillness that pressed against Stella’s nerves. She sat in silence, thoughts swirling. If she did not go hard this time, she could forget about ever having peace in this office again..

Soon, Susan stepped in. her face etched with fury, just as Kimmy had predicted.

a respectful glance toward

her. The door clicked shut

heels clacking sharply against the floor, slamming her handbag down on the desk with

accusatory. “How did you land all those contracts? Stella, do you even care what kind of name you’re dragging the Reed family through: You’re shaming yourself. Is that what

like whiplash.

proof? Who told you that?” she

believe you charmed all those companies just with your talent: Please.” Her words cut deep, not in truth but in

icy

Susan shot back. Just tell me how you got

already knew. Lilian. That little white lotus, always spinning webs in the guise of innocence,

minds.

you have the right to interrogate me? Who are you to me?” Stella’s voice was

Susan shouted, “Tm.”

“Did I ever admit to that? I left that house within

in a hospital bed. The remaining one spent realizing what a twisted game

like relatives whenever it suited them, pretending concern, all while

words struck Susan like a blow to the

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