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CHAPTER 74

Author: Bunnykoo
last update publish date: 2026-07-19 13:01:36

The next morning, the silence in the estate felt heavier than usual.

Viola was in the middle of cleaning the dusty shelves in the library when one of the maids found her. Her mother had called for her in the main living room.

A familiar knot of anxiety twisted in Viola’s stomach as she wiped the dust from her hands and made her way through the grand halls. She kept her head down, dreading whatever this was about.

When she stepped into the living room, Vanessa was already there, sitting elegantl
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    Viola hesitated, glancing down at her filthy state. "Vanessa... my clothes are dirty. I should wash—""Did I stutter?" Vanessa’s voice turned completely cold. "I told you to come to my room."Viola swallowed hard. She didn't have a choice. Vanessa was never good news, and arguing in the hallway would only make things worse. Keeping her head down, Viola quietly followed her into the bedroom.The second Viola stepped onto the plush carpet, Vanessa pushed the heavy door shut.Click.She locked it.Viola’s stomach dropped at the sound. She stood awkwardly near the door. Vanessa didn't yell. She didn't even raise her voice. She simply walked over and sat gracefully on the edge of her bed, crossing her arms.The silence stretched out. Vanessa just sat there, staring at Viola. The quiet in the room was suffocating, making Viola’s heart beat faster against her ribs."Now tell me," Vanessa finally spoke, her voice conversational, almost eerie in its calmness. "What were you doing in Sebastian'

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