The Returned Heiress Who Never Fit In novel Chapter 331

Chapter 332 Lilian’s Fall

Abraham asked, “Do you prefer the desert or the sea?”

“I don’t like either.” Eddie answered without hesitation.

Thinking about how he just swam ten kilometers in the sea, he did not want to risk provoking Abraham again.

Stella, lips still red from the kiss, glared at the back of Eddie’s head with righteous indignation. “The desert’s great. It makes your throat so dry you can’t talk nonsense anymore.”

Eddie screamed, “Y–you.. you little tyrant, spare me, please.”

The words little devil‘ nearly slipped out, but he swallowed them and switched to ‘tyrant‘ just in time.

Meanwhile, over at the Reed mansion….

Because Susan had asked Rebecca to return the necklace to Lilian, Rebecca had thrown an absolute fit. She nearly tore the entire Reed mansion apart.

Lilian kept pleading. I’m sorry, it’s my fault. It’s all my fault.”

Rebecca sneered. “What are you sorry for?”

“I shouldn’t have accused you. Mom, it was me. I falsely accused her. It’s all on me.” Lilian said.

But Susan did not believe her. She looked at Lilian with even more pity, assuming she was just compromising for the sake of peace. “Rebecca, you’re simply…”

“Simply what?” Rebecca cut in. “Didn’t you hear her say it herself? She wronged me.”

This old bat. Even after Lilian admitted it, she still wanted to make me the bad guy?

You d

“No your own daughter away all those years ago.” Rebecca said.

Susan did not know what to say. “You…”

Rebecca continued, “Oh, right. Your foster daughter speaks the truth, and you think she’s lying. But when she lies, you believe her completely.”

She finally understood.

Now that Lilian had already admitted it, Susan still refused to believe that was the truth.

Susan was breathing heavily. She glared at Rebecca but could not utter a single word. She did not want to see her anymore. “Get out. Get out of the Reed mansion!”

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Mentioning Patrick only made things worse. It was twisting the knife in Susan’s heart.

The company was gone. The remaining money had been taken by Patrick.

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He had not been home for days. She did not even know where he and that woman were living

now.

Rebecca turned to Lilian. “Since you said you were wrong and falsely accused me, then tell me, where’s the necklace?”

Susan snapped, “How dare you keep badgering Lilian?!” She sounded sharp and threatening.

Rebecca’s temper flared again. She stepped forward and slapped Lilian twice. “Are you

talk or not?!”

“Ah…!” Lilian could not even defend herself, let alone run. All she could do was scream.

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Susan, furious, tried to stop her. But she was older now and no match for Rebecca’s strength.

Rebecca landed a few more slaps on Lilian. “Like stirring up trouble, huh? Like sowing discord? Then tell me clearly, where’s the damn necklace?! If you don’t say it today, I’ll beat you to death!”

Scratching, hitting… Rebecca had gone wild.

Lilian, already a mess, was now covered in bruises. She trembled all over, her belly aching fiercely. Rebecca looked absolutely unhinged.

Lilian could not take it anymore. “Under the sink cabinet… in the towel basket.”

At those words, Susan froze, her pupils contracting as she stared at Lilian.

Rebecca also stopped. With a cold snort, she walked to the bathroom, opened the cabinet, and pulled out the basket.

Right in front of Susan, she dumped the towels on the floor. The necklace landed on the ground.

Rebecca bent down, picked up the necklace, and waved it in front of Susan. “Madam Susan, that’s the exact spot she said, isn’t it? Don’t tell me you’re about to accuse me of planting it there and. forcing her to say it.”

Susan stood there, breathing hard, staring at Lilian. She opened her mouth, wanting to say something, but no words came.

It was Lilian who said it. Out loud.

Her face was ghostly pale… She really could not take any more of this.

Between Stella’s confrontations and Rebecca’s outbursts, ever since coming back to the country, she had not had a single peaceful day.

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“You all want me dead. Since that’s what you want, I’ll give it to you.” Lilian said in a pitiful tone.

Rebecca sneered, “Oh please. If your life really meant so little to you, would you have gone to such lengths to frame me?”

Susan, sensing Lilian’s despair, was about to soften when Rebecca’s sharp words struck her. She trembled with anger, not even sure whether she was furious at Rebecca or disappointed in Lilian

Rebecca squatted down, flinging the necklace at Lilian’s face. This is how you framed Stella back then too, isn’t it? All that “Mom, don’t blame her, it’s my fault. Don’t be mad at Stella; it’s all on me.. Ugh.”

Mocking Lilian’s pitiful tone, Rebecca nearly gagged.

Lilian’s face went ghostly pale with rage..

Rebecca stood up coldly and turned to Susan. “Didn’t you say I was poorly raised?”

Then her gaze shifted back to Lilian. “Well, your parenting sure is something else.”

Rebecca gave them both a withering once–over, then strutted out of the room with a sneer.

Lilian had tried to set her up, then she would expose the scheme on the spot, in her own way leaving no place for it to hide.

Susan looked at Lilian with a broken heart. “Why would you do this?”

She did not like Rebecca much either, but this… this was too underhanded. There were plenty of ways to drive someone away. Did it have to be something so dirty?

“Mom, I…” Lilian tried to talk her way out again.

Before she could finish, Susan cut in. “Enough. Don’t say another word. You’re this sick and still causing trouble.” Furious, Susan turned and stormed off.

Lilian’s breath caught. Her already pale face turned even whiter, and tears streamed down.

“Why? Why does everyone always try to take what’s mine?” She growled through clenched teeth.

First it was Stella. Now Rebecca had appeared.

Thinking of how Rebecca had manhandled her just moments ago, Lilian felt her whole body burning with pain.

Meanwhile, on Kealis Island….

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Eddie muttered behind them, “That Bert and Bernie, they’re two totally different creatures.”

Bernie had come off as downright sleazy.

But Bert? He had acted like a decent guy. As soon as he heard why they were here, he handed over the goods without a fuss.

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they had known the stuff was with Bert from the start, they would not have needed to make this whole trip.

Abraham said flatly, “You think there are good people in a place like this?”

Eddie came to realize….

Well, okay then. Bert did single–handedly control Kealis Island. No way he was some noble soul.

He said, “Maybe he just wanted to show off in front of a pretty lady? I could tell he really liked that little wife by his side.”

Stella’s brow twitched. She gave Eddie a warning glance. “We’re still on Bert’s property.”

Eddie not only had a big mouth. He also loved gossip.

Still, he was not wrong. Bert’s new wife really was young. He was pushing seventy, and she looked. barely past twenty.

Eddie muttered, “I was just saying.”

“Then choose a better time and place to say it,” Stella scolded lightly.

Eddie pouted and said no more.

Fine. Abraham and Stella were always right. Always.

Suddenly, Abraham’s phone vibrated. It was Derrick calling.

The moment he picked up, Derrick’s furious voice exploded through the line, “You lied to me?! Vincent and Gabe, was that your doing?!”

Derrick was beyond livid.

He had not expected Abraham to go that far. Though the man was no stranger to ruthless tactics, Vincent and Gabe were different.

This loss was a heavy one.

Abraham glanced at the little thing beside him, still munching snacks. I’ve told you to forget about the engagement.”

Stella had a cookie halfway to her mouth. She froze and looked over at him.

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Then Derrick laughed darkly. “Sure, I can forget it. But you, Abraham, do you really think you can be with her? Have you forgotten… that time with Reese…?”

Before Derrick could finish, Abraham’s eyes turned icy, and he hung up without hesitation.

For a moment, a storm flickered in the depths of his gaze.

Stella blinked at him, cookie still in her mouth. “Reese? What about Reese?”

What had Derrick been trying to say?

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Reese had been Stella’s best friend in high school back in Falvaria. They were close.

But during their second year, Reese had left school for reasons unknown. They never got back in touch.

Judging by Derrick’s words just now, it sounded like Reese’s disappearance had something to do with Abraham?

Abraham reached over and ruffled her hair. “Eat your cookie.”

Something wasn’t right. Something was definitely not right. Derrick’s tone just now… Something was off.

Stella was alarmed.

Meeting her probing gaze, Abraham pulled her into his lap. “You like meddling in other people’s business?”

“No, but Derrick.” Stella wanted to ask more about Reese.

Abraham’s voice was low. “Is Derrick’s opinion worth your attention?”

That’s not the point, is it?

“Fine, fine, I won’t ask.” Seeing Abraham’s expression turning cold, Stella gave up, but secretly, she had another plan.

Forget it. I’ll look into it myself.

Stella nibbled on her cookie, feigning nonchalance. As if she did not care at all. Abraham’s dark eyes softened just a bit.

He kissed her on the forehead. “Good girl.”

Stella shifted topics, “Where are we going now?”

“Rivermount.” Abraham answered shortly.

Stella felt reluctant. “Again?”

She really did not want to go back to Rivermount. She hated that place. The city and the people, it all rubbed her the wrong way.

Abraham chuckled and pinched her nose affectionately. “Just two or three days. Then we’re heading back to Falvaria.”

Hearing that, Stella’s reluctance lessened. “Really?”

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Stella gave a light nod. “Alright then.”

Hearing they would only be there briefly, she let out a breath of relief.

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Heaven knows, Rivermount just felt all wrong to her. Every time she thought of it, unease settled deep in her bones. Right now, all she wanted was to go home.

To the place where she grew up.

“Is Marie here too?” Stella asked.

Abraham hummed. “But now’s not the best time for you to see her.

He knew she missed Marie but gently put that thought to rest.

Maric had come with Dan this time, and from the way she spoke, something did not sound quite right.

After a moment’s thought, Abraham still decided to look into it. “Abel.”

“Yes, Mr. Abraham.” Abel immediately responded.

Abraham ordered, “Send someone to check on Marie.

That girl was strong in every way but apparently not immune to falling head over heels.

From the intel he had, Dan now was not the same man Marie had once known.

Abel nodded. “Understood.”

Meanwhile, with Derrick…

His knuckles turned white as he gripped his phone. Finally, he hurled it away in rage.

On the operating table, Sebastian was sweating from pain. “Aahhh! If I’d known it’d turn out like this, I never would’ve come with you!”

Derrick shot him a cold glance.

Sebastian instantly deflated. “I’ve told you. If you want something, just take it. Steal it if you must. But don’t lay a finger on the little princess.”

Touching Stella was like dancing on Abraham’s last nerve.

Being hunted for two years was bad enough.

Now with Vincent and Gabe gone too… It was clear that Abraham did not just get angry anymore.

He ont lethal

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Soon, the group returned to the airport.

Victor had already arrived and quickly reunited with Abraham.

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Abraham answered a call, and whatever he heard made his expression darken immediately. He hung up and turned to Victor. “You need to return to Falvaria immediately.”

Victor asked, “Did something happen?”

Abraham looked alarmed. “The Dawne family has been acting up again. He bought a batch of weapons from Kealis Island and smuggled the

into Falvaria.”

Victor’s eyes narrowed sharply.

He rose to his feet, his imposing frame radiating danger. The half–visible tattoo beneath his shirt collar made him look even more threatening.

He was strikingly handsome, but everything about him screamed danger.

He liked curvy women, but he had never shown a hint of softness to any of them.

No wonder Tessa had been terrified back then… With that kind of presence, who would not be?

Victor adjusted his suit. “I’ll go back and clean them out.”

If they don’t behave, I’ll then teach them to.

Abraham agreed, though he offered a token reminder. “Don’t go full bandit.”

Eddie secretly mocked… You just told him to raid them, and now you’re saying not to act like a bandit? How fake can you be?

Victor had just left when Stella got a call from Tessa. As soon as she answered, she asked, “Did Rebecca kick Lilian out of the Reed family?”

Because really… If Tessa was calling, it could only mean one thing. Gossip!

Either about the Keene family. or the Reed family.

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But this time, Stella guessed wrong.

Tessa wailed over the phone, “Neither of them.”

“Why do you sound so down? Still hung up on your first kiss?” When she said the words “first kiss, Stella deliberately lowered her voice. “I’m telling you, you better forget about it as soon as

t possible.”

She knew that if Tessa kept brooding over it, she would definitely end up doing something reckless. But just thinking of the dangerous aura Victor gave off earlier….

She better not go messing with him. That man is the mess

Tessa replied, “Ugh, I don’t even have time to think about that right now.”

“Then what is it?” Stella then asked.

Tessa dropped a bomb. “I’m about to fly to Falvaria. Did you go back already?”

Stella was surprised. “What?”

Tessa explained. “My mom’s pulling some crazy stunt. She’s forcing me to go to Falvaria, wouldn’t even let me pack my bags. I’m already on the plane. Are you there? If you are, I’ll feel a lot better.

This was not Tessa’s first time traveling abroad. But she never liked being alone in unfamiliar places. If Stella were there, at least she could feel a bit more secure.

Stella said, “I’ll probably be back in two or three days. What’s going on with Diana?”

Though Stella had not met Diana more than a few times, she actually liked her quite a bit.

Every time Tessa had a problem, Diana always stepped in to help.

Tessa said, “I don’t know either. I’ll figure it out once I get there.”

It was all so sudden. She barely got a few words in before being dragged away. How could she possibly know what had happened?

“You’re already on the plane?” Worried, Stella asked.

“Yeah! I have to go; we’re about to take off. Talk later. Then, Tessa ended the call.

Stella twitched the corner of her mouth and turned to look at Abraham.

Abraham said, “Judging by the timing, there’s a high chance they’ll run into each other.”

He meant Tessa and Victor.

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These two… are they fated or cursed?

Meanwhile, with Derrick….

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When he found out Bernie had his eye on Stella and even wanted to play with her, his temper instantly exploded.

He was already furious after failing to retrieve the item. Now, fuming, he went straight up and landed a brutal kick to a certain very sensitive spot.

Bernie’s face twisted in agony as he curled up on the ground, hands covering his crotch.

Everyone present winced instinctively at the sight.

“Mr. Derrick, please calm down… calm down… Bernie could barely speak through the pain.

But Derrick kept kicking. His stomach, his legs, and that area again and again….

“You like to play games, huh? Well, I’ll make sure you’re done playing for the rest of your damn life.” Derrick’s movement never stopped.

Bernie whimpered, “I… I didn’t know she was your fiancée! If I had, I wouldn’t have dared. N….not even with a hundred lives…”

Sebastian had already been removed from the operating table. He lay pale on the bed.

Vincent and Gabe were both gone.

Though Derrick had brought plenty of men this time, Abraham had still managed to take out two of his key players.

That only made his blood boil more, and his kicks even more vicious.

Bernie was drenched in sweat from the pain.

Just as Derrick lifted his leg for what might have been the finishing blow, Sebastian, who had been silent all this time, finally spoke. “Derrick… he’s still that man’s little brother.”

Bernie and Bert were not exactly close, but if something happened to this younger brother, there was no way Bert would not react.

Derrick had reached the peak of his fury. With one last kick, he completely ruined Bernie.

A pig–squealing howl echoed through the room.

Well, that settles that. This pervert can forget about hurting any women for the rest of his life. He actually had the nerve to lust after that little tyrant. The very one Derrick dreamed of but couldn’t have. And he wanted to play? Must’ve had a death wish.

Even that was not the end. Derrick had his men give Bernie another solid beating before tossing

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Sebastian watched as Derrick continued to simmer with rage.

After a moment’s thought, he could not help asking, “Be honest with me. Are you serious about the little princess?”

First, he had snuck into Rivermount to steal her away,

Now, here he was again. And he had not made a move to kidnap the little princess this time. If he really had taken Stella, things would be even messier.

The feud between him and Abraham was inevitable.

But from Sebastian’s perspective, staying away from Stella might actually cause less trouble.

Without waiting for Derrick’s answer, Sebastian threw in another question. Every time you say you want something from Abraham, it’s like you’re not even after the thing. It’s just a cover, isn’t

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Derrick said he wanted things, but in fact, every time he just wanted to find Stella.

There was no reason to mess with Stella. And

Sebastian sighed, “It’s no use, you know. That girl’s always been on Abraham’s side. Let’s be real. They’re in love, and you….”

“In love?” Derrick’s icy voice cut him off mid–sentence.

All right, all right… This guy’s completely possessed. No way he’s thinking rationally. Better not bring up Stella anymore. This whole thing it’ll never be sorted out in this lifetime.

They had been duped again. The thing was not even with Bernie.

No way. Are they all trying to die? Wasn’t Ethan supposed to be in Hong Kong? Don’t tell me he’s on this cruise too?

Maybe he just realized how good the little princess was? But she was hard to please, spoiled to the core, full of tricks and danger. What was the appeal?

As soon as they boarded, she locked herself in the bathroom.

Abraham was on a call for almost half an hour, and she still had not come out. Frowning, he knocked on the door. “Stella”

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After another five minutes of shuffling and hesitation, Stella finally exited the bathroom.

She cast him a slightly embarrassed glance, her eyes clearly holding a trace of grievance.

“I don’t want to. You can’t.” Stella tried to push Abraham away.

Outside, Eddie was passing by the lounge when he overheard the conversation between Abraham and Stella. His heart gave a jolt.

He involuntarily shuddered and quickly walked away.

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The way Abraham doted on Stella, was that something anyone could compete with? If Derrick really thought he could win her over, he was dreaming.

It was already embarrassing enough to be hurt there, and now he wanted to apply the medicine for her? She felt like she had no privacy left at all.