The Returned Heiress Who Never Fit In

Chapter 124 That Villa Is Not Yours

Jason thought for a moment. “Ms. Dawson might not be as simple as we think.”

His view d

differed from Ethan’s and the rest of the Reed family.

In his opinion, the fact that Stella’s studio had pulled in over seven million last year meant she was clearly capable on her

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If Stella really had no skills, not even a hundred men backing her could have lifted her that high

When Ethan heard that, he laughed. “She’s definitely not simple–managing to charm that many men takes real talent.”

Jason went quiel

He didn’t know how to respond to that. Is it really just about charming men?

Plenty of women knew how to attract men, but very few could climb to the top on their own. He still believed there was more going on behind Stella–something beyond just the support of men.

“So did Ms. Dawson tell you who owns Verdant Villa?”

The past few days, Ethan had been showing up daily just to corner Stella about it. And yet, she hadn’t come in at all.

At this point, everyone knew Ethan was working on getting Lillian into Verdant Villa to recover.

The Reed family had already started packing Lillian’s things

When Ethan heard Jason’s question, his expression darkened again. Stella!

Seeing Ethan fall silent, Jason instantly knew he hadn’t gotten anything out of her.

lips were sealed; there was no way to pry anything

Stella had ever agreed to the engagement

been arranged by the Reed family. But judging from the way she

still hadn’t figured it out by the

Lillian saw Ethan arrive, her whole face lit up with a gentle smile. “Ethan, you’re finally

Ethan

gave a small

also couldn’t hide her

planning to buy Verdant Villa for Lillian’s recovery made her genuinely

what the Keene family thought–Ethan’s intentions were what

let you two

left the hospital room, gently closing the door

just Ethan and Lillian, she tugged softly

off he looked and asked gently,

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124 That Villa

up, her health seemed a

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the truth–that they might not be

you

ruffled her soft hair, his tone full

mood had improved, Ethan could still hear how frail she sounded–weak, like even

pictured Stella–energetic, vibrant, practically glowing with life. Why couldn’t

Too?

“Ethan‘ Ethan?”

of his thoughts, turning back to Lillian with

your name

was thinking abour

Villa, I want to

Ethan froze.