The Returned Heiress Who Never Fit In

Chapter 745

Chapter 745 Lines in the Sand

Stella hesitated, then finally pressed Marie’s number.

“Stella,” came the brisk reply.

“Marie…”

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Finished

“You’re calling about Tessa, right? Don’t worry, you don’t need to panic. I’ve got this handled.”

“I…” Stella faltered.

“Trust me,” Marie cut in, her tone fierce but warm. “As long as I’m here, nothing will happen to Tessa. You just take care of those babies.”

The reassurance squeezed at Stella’s chest. She almost blurted out the truth–that Tessa was safe with Victor–but bit it back.

Instead she asked softly, “You’re with Derrick?”

“Yeah, he’s here. And the Ashen Pact? Damn bastards. We’ve already shaken their foundations and they still won’t hand her over. Are they begging for death?”

Stella pressed her lips together.

“But don’t you worry,” Marie went on, her voice all fire and steel. “We’ll push harder. In a few days at most, I’ll drag Tessa back myself.”

Stella’s guilt only deepened. “Marie, you… don’t need to be so anxious.”

“Don’t be anxious? Stella, do you even realize how close you and Tessa are?

murmured. “She’ll be

Marie was quiet, then her voice softened. “You’re just trying to comfort

answer,

in just in

word, he plucked

glanced at the screen,

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“No!” Marie snapped.

wasting

“Abraham-”

cut her off. “We’re done here.” And

glared at

down at her with that calm, implacable

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won’t you tell Marie? You’re all playing some game I

smile faintly. He sat on the edge of the bed, drawing her head

belongs

Her eyes widened. “What?”

stealing–it’s hers

Stella peeked up at him,

the Ashen Pact?”

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