The Returned Heiress Who Never Fit In

Chapter 114 Unraveling

“Til be home in about two hours, Abraham said over the phone. “Had a couple of drinks. Don’t wait up–just go to bed.”

“Got it,” Stella replied, then hung up.

She made her way back to the dining room. There was no way she was going to stop eating–she was still hungry.

The butler watched as Stella went back for two more bowls, a bit surprised–but hey, having a healthy appetite was a good thing.

After dinner, Stella headed out to the yard for a quick walk to help it all settle.

That’s when her phone rang again.

Ethan. The moment she saw the name, she wanted to hang up.

“What is it now? Seriously–what do you want? Haven’t you caused enough chaos already?” Her tone was sharp, full of irritation. She was absolutely done with Ethan.

His breath caught on the other end, clearly worked up. “Who owns Verdant Villa?”

“Why?” she snapped.

“Just ask him what he wants for it I’ll pay whatever,”

Stella went quiet for a moment.

That desperation in Ethan’s voice? It could only mean one thing–Lillian must’ve stirred something up again. Of course she did, Whenever it came to Lillian, Ethan completely lost his head.

Stella said

the place! I heard he’s sixty–six. Seriously, Stella? You’re with someone old enough. to

around, there was a different guy

he couldn’t even tell who

everything going on with Lillian, his head was all over the place. He couldn’t think straight–everything

her phone, utterly speechless. Did

if I want his inheritance? You really think I’m into him? Please. Compared to your insane family, he’s a dream. No parents, no nosy relatives–just peace and quiet. Sounds like

fell silent. His chest tightened. His head was pounding. Stella didn’t just argue. She crushed him. He had

You threw a pebble, and

were a blur,

any worse, Stella hit him with the final blow, “You really should see a

She hung up before

his way to

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Chapter 114 Unraveling

-8 Pearls

managed to sneak out. I ate trying to kill hersely? Does the have a death wish or whatthat’s the

Jason,” he called

Yes, Mr. Ethan‘”

low. hat about Stella! He

dozen different faces flashed through

with hert Eddie! That gay from

guys suddenly showing up around