The Returned Heiress Who Never Fit In

Chapter 700 Sharp Tongues, Hidden Scars

Marie nodded slowly at Sophia’s suggestion. “Alright, I’ll give it a try.”

She picked up her phone and dialed Victor.

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At that exact moment, Victor had thoroughly worn Tessa out–so much so that she’d passed out in his arms.

She was curled up against him, cheeks flushed, fast asleep like a little kitten. Her peaceful expression brought him an unfamiliar sense of calm.

A sense he’d never known before.

Victor had spent his life without want or need, untouched by desire.

But now… he wanted to keep this feeling forever.

“Bad… so bad…” Tessa mumbled in her sleep, still pouting, clearly having been pushed too far— even in dreams, she was cursing him.

Victor’s lips lifted in a faint smile.

He reached out and gently pinched her cheek, unable to resist.

Tessa frowned in protest at the disturbance, then shifted closer, hugging his arm and nuzzling against it until she found a comfortable spot to keep sleeping.

Buzz buzz buzz-

Victor’s phone vibrated. The caller ID: Marie.

He glanced down at the sleeping girl in his arms, hesitant to move for fear of waking her.

Eventually, he lowered the call volume and picked up.

His tone was icy. “Speak.”

Marie, on the other end, flinched. The chill in his voice was enough to freeze the air.

That didn’t sound like someone happily enjoying a cozy couple’s retreat.

If Tessa really was with him, wouldn’t he be more relaxed? Pleasant? Satisfied?

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sound like

of panic. Sophia signaled

whispered, “Do I still need

mentioning Tessa’s name might set

Sophia mouthed, Yes!

called–how could you

forehead. Her brain

Finished

eyes shut and blurted,

prepared. The

That’s it. I’m dead.

enough, the atmosphere on the other end of the line instantly

her eyes, bracing for the

colder than

I swear I’ll help you find your wife! Just give me

Marie panicked and cut him off,

Then she hung up–fast.

ended, but Victor’s pressure lingered like

scared of Mr. Victor?

ever turned against my brother, it’d be a nightmare. You think

Sophia went silent.

serious threat to

him or not?”

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“I don’t think so.”

tone that dangerous, how could

He sounded like he wanted to tear me

in his care if he was

Finished

then let’s focus on getting out of here. How

a

thinking about how Dan had drugged her made Marie want to beat him senseless the second she

uneasy. “Aren’t you worried he’ll