The Returned Heiress Who Never Fit In novel Chapter 551

Chapter 551 Scars and Settlements

Stella had never been fond of parties.

Especially the kind where everyone gathered just to show off, trade shallow pleasantries, and put on fake smiles.

She had no patience for that kind of social circus.

Abraham gently pinched her cheek, indulgent as ever. “This birthday banquet’s special. You don’t have to go to any others after this, okay?”

Stella groaned, “Fine.”

Her tone couldn’t be more reluctant.

She slid off him and trudged upstairs to call Marie.

Meanwhile, Abel approached Abraham respectfully. “Abraham.”

“We’re keeping eyes on Dan–and Lance too.”

“Mrs. Evelyn already met with Lance today. I don’t think he’ll dare make any further moves.”

Over the years, Lance had shown nothing but greedy ambition when it came to resources.

But he lacked the courage.

This time, sneaking around with Dan had landed him face–to–face with Marie–worst–case scenario.

Even if Mrs. Evelyn hadn’t stepped in, he probably would’ve backed down. But the warning made sure of it.

It was an indirect but effective way of cutting off Dan’s connections in Falvaria.

Abraham hummed in acknowledgment, the depth of his eyes sharpening with understanding.

“Keep the heat on Dan.”

Abel nodded. “Understood.”

He hesitated, then added, “As for Mr. Derrick… looks like he plans to use Miss Marie as a way to crush the Tom family.”

It was a quiet but pointed reminder.

Then he added thoughtfully, “You know how Miss Marie is–once she loses her temper, she doesn’t exactly have limits.”

If Derrick wanted to go head–to–head with the Tom family, they were bound to retaliate–and Mar inevitably get caught in the crossfire.

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Relations between the Tom family and the Dawson family had already grown thin over the years. If Marie stirred things up further…

Abraham caught Abel’s drift and gave a low chuckle. “No limits? That’s exactly what Derrick’s banking on.”

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Abel: Well. Fair point?

Abraham chuckled again, colder this time. “If she had limits, Derrick wouldn’t be so desperate to pull her

in.”

This so–called marriage between Derrick and Marie–at its core was a strategic partnership.

Just then, Derrick walked in, catching the word “desperate“.

His face darkened instantly.

Desperate?

Only people marrying for love got labeled that way. His deal with Marie was a collaboration–nothing

more.

But in Abraham’s mouth, it sounded downright pathetic.

Noticing Derrick from the corner of his eye, Abraham smiled faintly. “Tell Marie to rein in that temper of hers. Just a little.”

Abel blinked. “Huh?”

Rein it in?

He was just about to ask when he turned and spotted Derrick standing at the door, arms crossed, face like thunder.

Abraham added, “Can’t be too helpful, you know?”

Abel nearly choked. “Cough… cough…

Yikes.

Derrick’s face went even darker.

Noticing Abel’s warning cough, Abraham turned and met Derrick’s death glare.

That was a murderous look.

But Abraham only smiled more. “Don’t you agree, Mr. Derrick?”

Derrick was livid.

With a cold snort, he strode over on his long legs and sat down across from Abraham.

“Isn’t this a little low? Stabbing me in the back like this?”

“I just don’t want to make things too easy for you.”

They both knew the truth about the Tom family.

Derrick’s father wasn’t showing restraint out of affection for the Dawson family.

He was afraid.

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Chapter 551 Scars and Settlements

If Marie got involved in the internal power struggle between Derrick and die Tom Fantly, it would be t easier for Derrick to take back what had once belonged to his mother.

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