The Returned Heiress Who Never Fit In

Chapter 250 A Price to Pay

The housekeeper waited for Stella’s response and asked respectfully, “Would you like to see him?”

“See him, of course,” she said calmly.

In this relationship, the one who should be avoiding the other was never hier.

Jonathan was stuck waiting at the gate, not even allowed to step into Verdant Villa.

That only made him even angrier. That ungrateful brat! I’m still her brother, and she treats me like this!”

Jonathan vented his frustration to Ethan.

Once upon a time, Jonathan had at least maintained some gentlemanly demeanor.

That had mostly been because, here in Rivermount, he was respected enough. Even though the Reed family wasn’t as powerful as the Keene family, no one had ever dared treat him this way–not even allowing him past the gate.

Facing Jonathan’s outburst, Ethan frowned but stayed silent.

The truth was… the entire Reed family had never meant anything to Stella.

As Stella approached, she could already hear Jonathan complaining.

he even wants Lilian’s life. She wants to trap her here in Rivermount forever. How can she be so vicious?”

“She

The more he spoke, the angrier Jonathan became.

He hadn’t slept all night, trying to figure out a way to help Lilian. But no matter what he tried, he couldn’t get her out.

the night scrambling,

single country

pushed harder. “Ethan, you have to think of something. If this drags

supposed to be undergoing chemotherapy, but now even her medication

pushing her to

fist tightly, the other hand still in a cast that

will

two days‘ worth of oral medication to begin with,

even those

face grew darker and

“Enough,” he said coldly.

was Seaflats Cove – completely under Mr.

at all. That vicious Stella! As far as I’m concerned, I have

moment, Stella turned the corner and appeared at the

be waiting forever for that day,” she said

Jonathan froze.

Ethan stiffened as well.

of them felt an inexplicable

Jonathan’s face stiffened.

tone was still nasty. “What do

Jonathan was desperate now.

actually hoped Stella would name her conditions- at least if there were conditions, there would be

him a mocking sinile. That’s your attitude when you’re asking for a favor? Seems like Lilian doesn’t mean that much to you

“You–Jonathan fumed.

made a bet with me before, about whether she could move into Seaflats Cove.

million.

you’re her brother, and you adore her so much, which of you is going

face, already ugly, darkened completely the

have the nerve to ask for money? After what you’ve