The Returned Heiress Who Never Fit In novel Chapter 250

Chapter 251 Bared Secrets

Eihan already knew she had used his card the other day to buy gifts for

–

everyone in her studio.

Each set of cosmetics cost over ten thousand, and she had bought a full set for each person.

Of course she didn’t feel a thing it wasn’t her own money.

Stella said lightly, “Oh, if you won’t pay, that’s fine.”

She didn’t care either way.

She had only been toying with them anyway.

Jonathan snapped. Just name your condition for letting Lilian leave.”

At this point, Jonathan had no patience left for anything else. He just wanted to get Lilian’s situation resolved.

Stella said, “You two weren’t even willing to pay one million. If I name a real condition, you might die of shock.”

Jonathan was speechless.

Ethan’s face darkened.

This woman!

Jonathan, furious beyond belief, shouted. “You’re too much! Stella, I’m telling you, Lilian must leave the country!”

“Oh, that’s not up to me,” Stella said easily.

You–Jonathan’s voice shook

“You’ll have to talk to my brother about that.”

The word “brother” hit Jonathan like a punch to the gut.

For a moment, he was dazed. It took him a second to realize she wasn’t referring to him- she meant Abraham.

For some reason, a heavy, suffocating feeling settled in his chest.

Stella stepped forward, reaching out to straighten Jonathan’s tie. Her voice was casual. “If Rebecca finds out you’ve been running around Lilian all this time, ignoring her and your son… Do you think she might take the kid and jump off the Reed Group building?”

Jonathan’s breathing faltered.

He grabbed Stella’s wrist tightly. “What do you know?”

He had hidden that woman and child extremely well.

Stella smiled kindly. “You’re pretty bold. Dangling Pei Shan along while your son is already over two years old.”

Jonathan’s breathing faltered again.

He instinctively glanced at Ethan. The security office wasn’t big, and Stella hadn’t spoken quietly – Ethan had heard everything.

Ethan’s eyes were filled with shock

Jonathan’s breathing grew uneven. “You investigated me?”

Jonathan felt like he couldn’t breathe.

He had always been terrified that anyone would find out that a nightclub woman had tied him down and even given birth to his son

Stella pulled her wrist free and rubbed it, leaving a faint red mark behind. After delivering her bombshell, she didn’t want to waste another second. She turned and started to leave.

“If you dare tell Rebecca, Jonathan growled viciously, “T’ll skin you alive.”

Just as he spat those words out, Abraham appeared at the security office door.

His gaze swept over Jonathan, cold and without the slightest warmth. “And how exactly do you plan to do that?”

At the same time, Stella reached Abraham’s side.

He immediately pulled her over and lifted her wrist for inspection. Seeing the red marks where Jonathan had grabbed her, Abraham’s already frigid eyes grew even colder.

“You did this?” he asked dangerously,

Jonathan had still been fuming, but facing Abraham’s cold, lethal aura, he immediately shrank back, swallowing hard.

He deflated in an instant, like a beaten dog.

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Abraham’s innate dominance radiated from him–just one look from him exuded the kind of blood–chilling certain men carried.

Even Jonathan and Ethan, the so–called golden boys of Rivermount, had to bow their heads before him now.

Abraham narrowed his eyes slightly. “Abel.”

“Yes, sir”

Abraham’s voice was cold. “The Reed family-

“Mr. Abraham Jonathan’s heart skipped a beat. He quickly stepped forward to cut him off.

No, no, anything but the Reed family!

The Reed family was already on the verge of collapse. Their last valuable project had been shut down. If Abraham made a move against them now, it would be complete ruin.

Jonathan’s chest tightened painfully. “Mr. Abraham, you misunderstood.”

As he spoke, he desperately tried to catch Stella’s eye, pleading silently.

You little brat! Picking sides like this? Betraying your own family?

Jonathan was fuming inside, but he didn’t dare show it on his face. He could only look anxious and submissive.

Abraham raised an eyebrow. “Are you saying I’m deaf?”

Ipnathan broke out in a cold sweat. “No, I—”

Facing Abraham’s increasingly cold, cutting gaze, Jonathan’s heart clenched again. He instinctively turned to look at Stella.

Send Gifts

Chapter 253 A Lesson He’ll Never Forget

Stella was still walking along the main road toward the main building when she heard the miserable scream. She shuddered Instinctively.

Then, she let out a breath of relief.

Still screaming… that means Abraham didn’t kill Jonathan–though he probably lost half his life.

Meanwhile-

Jonathan clutched his injured hand in agony. Abraham glanced at the barrel of his gun and spoke with a voice as cold as death. “Two years ago, it was this hand you used to throw her, wasn’t it?”

Jonathan said nothing.

At that moment, his heart seized in his chest.

Hearing Abraham’s words, he couldn’t help but remember- he was talking about the time Stella and Lilian had clasherl.

The scene had been chaotic back then. In a fit of rage, he had grabbed Stella and thrown her aside.

She had hit the corner of a cabinet, and her face had gone pale.

The incident had been so chaotic. How had Abraham found out?

Did Stella tell him?

Or was Abraham using this shot to avenge that moment?

Jonathan’s breathing grew rapid and uneven.

Before he could say a word, Abraham raised the gun again, aiming it at Jonathan’s other hand.

“This hand… you tried to slap her with it, didn’t you?”

Jonathan’s breathing hitched.

He shook his head frantically. “No, I didn’t.”

He hadn’t managed to hit Stella at all–she had been like a little tiger back then, stirring up the entire scene.

Aside from the one time he had thrown her and injured her, he had never laid a hand on her.

Staring at the muzzle of the gun pointed at him, Jonathan’s breathing grew even more ragged. “Mr. Abraham, she’s still my

sister. 1-

Bang-

Another gunshot.

Jonathan’s scream tore through the air. The rest of his words died in his throat.

Meanwhile, Stella had already reached the main building. Because of the distance, she hadn’t heard Jonathan’s screams only the gunshot.

Hearing it, her heart jolted.

Did Abraham really end up killing him?

Stella didn’t care about Jonathan’s life.

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Just as she stepped outside, boots crunching in the snow, Abraham returned with Abel following behind.

The man stood tall in his long coat, blending into the snowy landscape like he belonged to the winter itself–cold, noble. and untouchable.

Seeing Stella rushing out in her fluffy slippers, Abraham frowned. “What’s the rush?”

Stella hurried toward him, snow crunching loudly under her feet.

She tugged at his coat. “Did you… kill him?”

Abraham raised an eyebrow. “Stella’s worried?”

“No! I’m just worried you might get in trouble.”

This wasn’t like Fleule the rules here were very different.

When Stella spoke, her tone was filled with concern- but not for Jonathan.

Jonathan’s life meant nothing to her.

She only cared whether Abraham would face any consequences.

The coldness between Abraham’s brows eased at her words. He scooped her up into his arms without warning and strode back inside.

“Next time you come out without bundling up, see what I do to you

“But you Stella started.

Those people… death would be to

easy for them,” Abrahamn said coldly.

Stella was silent.

Too easy!

So he’s aiming for a fate worse than death?

And sure enough, just as Abraham said right now, Jonathan was in such agony that death would’ve been a mercy.

In the car on the way to the hospital-

Jason was driving.

Earlier, Jason hadn’t known what had happened inside. But after hearing the gunshots, he had rushed over and seen Ethan dragging a bloodied Jonathan out.

Inside the car, Jonathan groaned and whimpered in pain the entire time.

His right arm was wounded, and a bloody hole gaped in the palm of his left hand.

Both hands were effectively destroyed.

Ethan had wrapped the wounds tightly with a piece of clothing.

“How much longer to the hospital?”

Jonathan’s voice trembled with pain, his body numb.

The agony reached deep into his heart–every beat felt like it was tearing him apart.

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Jason felt a chill run down his spine.

But he didn’t dare speed up. Especially not now they were driving along a coastal road. One wrong move and they could plunge straight into the sea.

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Chapter 254 Even Pain Isn’t Enough

In weather like this, once you lost control, there was no coming back.

Ethan said, “The roads are too slippery. Just hold on.”

“Didn’t you install snow chains?” Jonathan snapped.

Ethan fell silent.

Facing Jonathan’s raging, he simply stopped replying altogether.

Originally, they had gone together to try to arrange for Lilian’s treatment overseas.

But not only had they failed–Jonathan had ended up seriously injured too.

When they finally reached the hospital-

Susan and Patrick, who had gotten the news, rushed over as well.

“Ethan, how did he get hurt? Weren’t you just going to talk to Stella? Where’s he injured?”

Hearing her son was hurt, Susan grew frantic..

Ethan recounted what had happened.

Even thinking about it now. Ethan still found the whole situation chilling.

If he had said even one wrong word at the time, Abraham’s gun probably would have been pointed at him next.

When Susan heard that Jonathan had basically lost the use of both hands, she was so overwhelmed she almost fainted.

“Stella, she, she-

She what!

Susan almost couldn’t catch her breath. By the time she did, she couldn’t get a single word out.

“You went to see her for Lilian’s sake. How did you end up clashing with MrAbraham?”

Mr. Abraham the man who had taken Stella in

Susan couldn’t help but sigh inside. How did that girl get so lucky?

Such a good family and yet they couldn’t get a single advantage out of it. Compared to that, they would’ve been better off letting her grow up in the countryside.

At least if she’d grown up in the countryside, she wouldn’t have brought them so much trouble.

Thinking of Lilian, Ethan fell silent.

Because they had completely failed.

Susan demanded, “And when Mr. Abraham pointed a gun at Jonathan, she just left?”

That was her real brothert

How could Stella be so cold and heartlesst

Just because of what happened two years ago – just because they hadn’t taken her side? That matter barely even had anything to do with Lilian.

The more Susan thought about it, the angrier she became.

Ethan nodded. “Yes”

Hearing his answer, Susan almost fainted a

Lagain.

She said she had to go feed her rabbit?Her damn rabbit teas more important than her brother’s life?

Susan was so furious she almost regretted ever giving birth to Stella.

“Lilian’s trapped in Rivermount now, Jonathan’s injured what the hell is this mess?”

At this moment, Susan truly wanted to strangle Stella with her own hands.

Back at Scallats Cove-

Abraham was helping Stella apply medicine again. As usual, she refused to cooperate properly.

After he finished, she immediately shrank under the covers and refused to come out.

Abraham tugged the blanket down and pinched her warm, flushed check indulgently. “You’d better heal up quickly.”

He had none of the cold, ruthless air he had shown Jonathan.

Stella mumbled. “What for?”

You know why.

Stella’s mouth twitched. “No, I didn’t mean that! I wasn’t asking about that!

She spoke hurriedly, her face turning even redder.

Abraham laughed and leaned close to her ear, whispering something that made Stella, who was already blushing, freeze completely.

She glared at him fiercely.

I’m not talking to you anymore!”

She turned over and dove back under the blanket, her muffled voice coming out, “Don’t pull the covers again! Go away!”

She couldn’t even look at Abraham right now. Seeing him made her want to bite him.

Where was his noble, untouchable air? Where was his cold distance!

Gone completely gone! Now he was just… indecent!

Abraham laughed softly and got up. “Alright. I’ll leave. Don’t suffocate yourself.

“Go, go, go!

Stella’s voice was filled with playful annoyance

After a long while, hearing no movement outside, Stella cautiously lifted a comer of the blanket and pecked out.

But Abraham was still standing right by the bed, arms crossed.

“You–you’re still here?”

Startled, she instinctively wrapped her arms around his neck

Abraham kissed her lightly on the lips.

Stella fumed. “I’m going to bite you!”

Abraham chuckled sofily. “Go ahead.”

He didn’t leave at all. He stayed just to take advantage of her!

Struggling to break free from his arms, Stella was soon completely enveloped in his warm scent.

Chapter 255 Settling the Future

Abraham lifted his eyelids and glanced at her, his smile growing even gentler. “Such a foolish little thing

But it was precisely her foolishness that had somehow managed to wash the blood and violence from him.

After a while

Abraham was finally satisfied and let Stella go.

Stella’s eyes shimmered with tears as she glared at him. “My mouth hurts”

It really did hurt a little.

He’s completely inexperienced….

Abraham bent down and examined her lips, frowning slightly when he saw the broken skin. “Next time I’ll be gentler.”

“You still want a next time? It really hurts. Stella grumbled, curling back into the covers,

She had originally planned to visit her studio today to give Kimmy some instructions, but in this freezing weather, she didn’t want to leave the house at all

Besides, with her injuries, there was no way Abraham would allow her to go out.

Nothing better than staying cozy in bed on a snowy day.

Watching her lazing around. Abraham chuckled. “Finish up your studio matters soon. We’re going back to Fleule.”

Stella turned around. When

Hearing they were going back to Fleule, her eyes lit up with excitement.

“Can we wait until the marks on my body fade?”

It would be hard to explain to her mother and Marie if they went back looking like this.

Abraham stood up. “About half a month”

Stella nodded. “That’s enough time.”

Half a month – more than enough. But only if Abraham behaved himself like a gentleman.

If he didn’t, and the marks kept piling up layer after layer… Would she even dare go back to Fleule then?

As if sensing her thoughts, Abraham bent down and suddenly moved closer.

Startled, Stella shrank back. “What are you doing?”

Abraham said lazily. “If they ask anything, just tell them the truth.”

Stella’s eyes lit up instantly.

“R–Really?”

“Why not?”

Hearing Abraham’s confident reply, Stella stared at him, stars practically sparkling in her eyes.

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If she could survive staying in Fleule after that, she’d be tougher than anyone.

Abraham eventually left the room.

Left alone, Stella lay there thinking about how to handle the studio.

Back when she opened it, she hadn’t known when she would ever return to his side. She had deliberately avoided any strong tes with Fleule.

Now that she was going back, she wouldn’t be able to visit Rivermount often anymore.

It was something that needed careful handling.

She pulled out her phone and called Kimmy, telling her they would have a meeting at the studio tomorrow.

Then she called Tessa.

Tessa, currently at the hospital, answered immediately with two loud “tsk” sounds.

“Retribution. Absolute retribution. Seriously, what did the Reed family do to deserve all this?”

You’re at the hospital again?” Stella asked.

Tessa sighed. Don’t even ask. My niece got sick again after being discharged. I’m about ready to explode.”

Tessa had been stressed out over her little niece these past few days.

It was during one of these hospital visits that she had run into Jonathan and Rebecca bringing their child in

“You saw people from the Reed family?”

“Yeah. Isn’t it funny? God keeps sending me front–row seats to all the drama.

Stella said nothing

Such obvious schadenfreude… but honestly, it’s kind of great.

Tessa lowered her voice. I heard it was a gun injury. Both his hands are basically ruined. How much must the guy who did it. have hated him?”

“Both hands? Stella echoed.

Abraham ruined both of Jonathan’s hands?

Thinking about it, that was already Abraham’s version of mercy. Given his usual temperament, he could have easily taken Jonathan’s life.

“Yeali” Tessa said. “Susan even fainted from the shock. She used to be so biased when it came to you and their adopted daughter.”

“And now? Her own son versus the adopted daughter which one’s more important?”

Stella stayed silent

Which one’s more important?

She really didn’t care.

“Let them worry about it. The Reed family’s about to fall apart anyway.”

Rebecca had already found out that Jonathan had been spending all his time running around for Lilian

Just wait and see.

“Anyway, there’s going to be a ton of Reed family scandals

coming up. We’ll have more than enough to laugh about later. For now, let’s get back to business.

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Tessa said, “Huh? You actually have something serious for me?”

“What, I can’t?”

“Did the Keene family pressure you after last time?”

After Tessa had so bluntly exposed the Keene family’s scandal, there was no way they hadn’t tried to retaliate.

Tessa sported coldly. “You think I’d be scared of them?”

“My mom’s no pushover.”

Tessa’s reaction was immediate. “What? You’re leaving Rivermount? When?”

“Probably in about half a month.”

“It’s not really sudden.”

The moment Abraham came to find her, she had known there would be a deadline for her time here.

“If you just keep the original team, pay everyone on time, you won’t need to worry much.”

Up until now, every project the studio had taken had been done with care and effort. The clients who came were all drawn by its reputation.

Tessa suggested, “How about this- I’ll manage it for you. You stay the majority shareholder. How’s that?”

“Stella, you’re just the adopted daughter of the Luke family. No one knows what the future holds.”

It wasn’t a

Tessa didn’t finish the rest of her thoughts.

After all, the Luke family was the kind of old–money aristocracy where bloodlines mattered deeply.

Tessa was thinking ahead for her.

If nothing else worked, she could always fall back on the old tactics her mother had taught her: cry, act spoiled, beg for hugs….

When she went downstairs, she saw Abraham on the phone, his expression not looking good.

The moment Eddie spotted her, it was like he’d seen salvation. He rushed over. “Stella, you’ve got to say something nice for Eviel

Abraham hung up the phone and sat down on the sofa, a cigarette loosely dangling from his lips. “You said you were going to deal with her yourself,” he said lazily.

Eddie had sworn he would find Evie and give her a good beating himself.

Stella had no idea what she was supposed to say. After all, Evie had brought Marie’s people with her.

He saw Eddie pacing in circles, talking hurriedly to Stella, while Abraham’s face was turning darker by the second.

He tossed his coat to a

to a nearby

y servant

Victor looked every bit as handsome as his Western features suggested–gold–rimmed glasses, a cold, restrained aura.

It was just a shame that once he opened his mouth, he completely ruined the image.

Seeing him, Eddie snapped, “Get lost. She’s not your sister- of course you’re not worried.”

Victor raised an eyebrow. “Your sister?”

Victor said calmly, “Evie’s a little wild.”

Victor already knew Evie had come to Rivermount and that she was bringing Marie’s people with her

Everyone knew exactly what that meant.

Victor clapped him on the shoulder. “Wouldn’t it be better if they stayed enemies? Why force a sisterhood?”

Eddie muttered, “Of course they’re not sisters.”

He didn’t know. He and Abraham had been at Rivermount all this time they had no idea what had happened in Fleule.

Seeing how desperate Eddie looked, she tugged on Abraham’s sleeve.

Abraham raised an eyebrow and leaned in close, whispering in her ear, “You know, Stella, asking for favors requires payment.”

Eddie and Victor were standing too far away to hear what Abraham whispered to her.

If it was the Reed family, she wouldn’t say a word. But when it came to his own people – no.

If Abraham ever turned on someone close to him, it would only be because they had truly crossed a line.

The atmosphere was suffocating..

“Why did Evic bring your people to

Rivermount?” Abraham’s voice was icy.

Abraham had always had a headache dealing with Marie. Since childhood, she had been wild–more like a boy than a girl.

Getting into trouble at school was practically a hobby for her. Their mother had been called in so many times that eventually even she had grown fearful of visiting Marie’s school. Later on, it had been Abraham – like Eddie – who had to clean up after his rebellious sister.

Abraham’s voice lowered. “Marie”

Facing Abraham’s authority, Marie completely caved. She would never dare lie outright to him.

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