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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like that at

Sophia, eyes full of panic. Sophia signaled frantically for her to ask the

I

even mentioning Tessa’s name might set

Sophia mouthed, Yes!

could

Her brain was a

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blurted,

forgot the careful phrasing she’d prepared. The moment the words left her

That’s it. I’m dead.

the other

shut her eyes, bracing

than ever. “Marie.

sorry! I swear I’ll help you find your wife! Just

begun when Marie panicked and cut him

Then she hung up–fast.

but Victor’s pressure lingered like thunderclouds in

scared of Mr. Victor? Isn’t

it’d be a nightmare.

Sophia went silent.

a serious threat to Mr.

Tessa with him or not?” Sophia

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“I don’t think so.”

that dangerous, how

hear it. He sounded like he wanted to

in his care if

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sighed. “Alright, then let’s focus on getting out of here. How are you feeling? Is the

a

her made Marie want to beat

uneasy. “Aren’t you worried