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.”

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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.

was no way to pry anything out

on one thing–why Stella had ever agreed to the engagement in

had been arranged by the Reed family. But judging from the way she acted now, she definitely wasn’t the type to go along with anything she

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whole face lit up with a gentle

Ethan

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also couldn’t hide her excitement when she

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

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

let you two

left the hospital room, gently

was just Ethan and Lillian, she tugged softly at his sleeve,

he looked and

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were up, her health

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no way Ethan could tell her the truth–that they might

you been

gently ruffled her soft hair, his

still hear how frail she sounded–weak,

vibrant, practically glowing with life. Why couldn’t Lillian have a

Too?

“Ethan‘ Ethan?”

turning back to Lillian with

you thinking about! I called your name a few

was thinking abour work. What is

Verdant Villa, I want to change the

Ethan froze.