The Returned Heiress Who Never Fit In

Chapter 715

Chapter 715 Black Mountain Standoff

“Send John to Ashen Pact,” Madam Evelyn ordered. “Dale has things we can use.”

The butler hesitated. “…” At a time like this?

But the more he thought about it, the more it made sense.

Ashen Pact was in chaos.

Madam Evelyn had never seriously considered fighting Ashen Pact for anything before–but now, it was different.

Ever since learning that Dan was Dale’s son, the heir of Ashen Pact, a thorn had been lodged deep in her chest.

Her daughter had been toyed with, nearly driven into a mental breakdown.

As a mother, how could she swallow that humiliation?

At Black Mountain, Marie and Derrick finally came face to face with Dale. Artemis was there as well.

The atmosphere in the hall was heavy, oppressive.

Marie said coldly, “That’s the situation. Hand Tessa over to us, and everything can be settled. Otherwise…”

The word “otherwise” rang sharp as a blade. She didn’t finish the sentence, but the threat was clear enough.

Beside her sat Derrick, absently toying with a small silver knife, twirling it with practiced ease.

a smile, but in this dangerous setting, that smile looked more

Facing Marie’s fierce stance, he didn’t dare

daughter she was. Behind her stood the entire

turned to Marie with a

didn’t take Tessa. You’ve

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me. My head’s not sharp enough to figure

Artemis’s face fell instantly.

For

She had forgotten what it felt

“Ms. Dawson-”

said don’t talk!”

made Dale’s breath hitch,

behave like this in my Black Mountain? Such temper won’t serve

I’ve managed just fine with

Hand her over. I’ve got people to answer

Tessa stayed missing, the worse things became

that, she turned the screws

proof do you have that we

You expect me to believe

already pressed for time. Who had patience for

“Ms.

I told you not

what kind of woman Artemis was. She played the saint, but

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