The Returned Heiress Who Never Fit In

Chapter 672 Burned Skin and Sharp Instincts

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Sophia instantly understood what Tessa was thinking the moment she opened her mouth.

“Don’t underestimate running. It could save your life when it matters most.”

Being fast could be the difference between life and death.

Tessa went quiet.

Fine. Whatever.

She knew that as long as Marie was the one giving orders, there was no use resisting. If she didn’t finish, she might not even get fed. It was just… a miserable life,

The following week.

Compared to her time on Spada Island, Tessa’s training now was on a whole different level— several times harder.

Once her physical condition improved, Marie added even more training sessions.

She ran five laps around the island twice a day with weights strapped to her legs. Climbed that crescent–shaped mountain twice a day.

And in between? Cybernetics, marksmanship, knife combat…

Everything she’d never touched before–she was thrown right into.

Her shooting had improved. A lot.

She could hit an apple within three shots.

Still, Marie wasn’t satisfied.

Half a month passed in a flash.

Tessa had been with Marie for fifteen days, and the change in her–from inside out–was huge.

Especially her skin. Once pale and soft, it was now roasted and dark.

She was fully locked into training mode now. No distractions. No complaints.

Meanwhile, the outside world had turned upside down.

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out Silas had gone to

clear,” he muttered

Victor must’ve already found out that one of the teams

was ours.”

would’ve

they

the past few days, Dan had been brooding, his presence cold

glass and took a sip. “What’s the situation

Dale

the old man are tearing each other apart right now.

Dan rubbed his temples.

Yeah. For now.

learn about

He hadn’t known Silas was even

set down his

his eyes, and the look in them was

go back to Ashen

“Right now?” Conan frowned.

the best time, Diana and Dale were at each other’s throats. The entire place was

cold

stepping in, Ashen Pact was already a mess–and that was just how

his mind was made

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arranging it. What about

Ella.

been causing all kinds of problems ever since she

a trace of irritation. “Bring

“Yes, sir.”

had to come. The Mint family was still

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just thinking about Marie gave him a headache. Especially when he remembered

Back on the island…