The Returned Heiress Who Never Fit In

Chapter 423 Gossip Has Consequences

Chapter 423 Gossip Has Consequences

“What do you mean we’re being sent there? There’s no mission for us in that place!”

Lewis couldn’t wrap his head around it.

And more importantly, he didn’t want to.

That place could kill people.

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Never mind the lack of showers–sure, he wasn’t as clean–obsessed as Eddie, but that didn’t mean he was ready to live like a caveman. The food alone would be a nightmare.

Silas said plainly, “Because your mouth is just as annoying as Eddie’s.”

Was that… supposed to be human language?

“Hey now, that’s a bit harsh. What’d I ever do to you?”

Silas replied, “Nothing to me–but you offended Victor.”

“What? When did I do that? This sounds serious, and I don’t remember a thing!” Lewis looked genuinely confused.

Silas stared at him like he was beyond help.

Lewis blinked. “Wait–you mean those little comments? Come on, that can’t be it.”

“He nearly drowned Eddie over those ‘little comments. You think he won’t come for you?”

couldn’t forget the sight of Eddie swimming frantically for his life–ten kilometers out to sea–because of a prank.

men held grudges

came downstairs, Lewis was shooting Silas resentful glances. Silas, clearly done, had turned

the stairs in a

a glimpse of his chest–accentuated by the dark wolf tattoo stretching across his skin. The dim morning light made it

does someone like Tessa even survive beside a man

on the couch, voice

of. We left

Standard protocol.

Victor nodded.

eyes shifted toward

sent a chill down Lewis’s spine. He shuddered–and without thinking, dropped to

I really am! Please don’t send me to

Victor’s expression darkened.

“I swear! I swear on

Wait–what?

fell into a stunned

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really just say

Victor’s face twitched.

amused now. “So

gossip with a

at first–then nodded, flustered. He didn’t

that,

his head away, as if trying to pretend he wasn’t

thought. Please, please don’t drag