Chapter 231 Wanda’s Weird Behavior
Chapter 231 Wanda’s Weird Behavior
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Bessie could feel the room getting tense, so she jumped in to lighten things up. “What’s with the long faces? Tess is just worried you might not be used to things here. Rx!”
She gave Wanda’s shoulder a friendly pat.
Then, without waiting, Bessie moved to help carry Wanda’s stuff. Wanda tried to wave her off, but Bessie’s upbeat energy was impossible to refuse.
“Don’t be shy,” Bessie said as she scooped up the shopping bags and headed for the storage
room.
In seconds, it was just Tess and Wanda in the big, quiet office.
Tess’s gaze settled on Wanda, casual at first nce but sharp enough to make her squirm.
Wanda felt it like a pin in her back.
Tess’s expression darkened slightly.
Something was… off.
Ever since she first saw Wanda after getting out of prison, Tess couldn’t shake the feeling something had changed.
Wanda looked older, more worn out.
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At first, Tess figured it was from the rough times at Evermount Vi and losing her job, thinking her lifestyle had just taken a hit. She hadn’t thought much of it.
But now, it was clear–Wanda seemed like a whole different person.
She was jumpy, like she was scared of something. No wonder Bessie kept telling her to loosen <ol><li>up. </li></ol>
“I’m not here for anything big, just passing through,” Tess said, her tone light.
Wanda nodded, trying to calm herself as she returned a faint smile.
“Tell Bessie I’m heading out,” Tess added, hershes flicking as she moved theputer
mouse.
The words ended right as the shutdown chime yed.
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Wanda’s shoulders cased.
Before leaving, Tess’s gaze lingered on the ceiling for a moment.
She quietly switched on the other micro–cameras in the studio.
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At first, it was just for show, so she only put one camera by the door. But when someone inside turned traitor, she had no choice but to use the others too.
Tess left quickly, with no hesitation.
Wanda politely walked her to the door, then darted a look toward the storage room. When she saw Bessie hadn’te back yet, she slipped off to hide in a corner.
Meanwhile, in the taxi, Tess pulled out her phone and saw Wanda’s face pop up on the screen.
“Hello? Mr. Hunt!”
That name made Tess’s hand jolt.
<i>Mr. </i><i>Hunt</i><i>? </i>
A face she hadn’t seen in years shed in her mind, sending a cold shiver through her. She kept listening.
“Mrs. Lock showed up today out of nowhere. It’s weird—I can’t shake the feeling something’s
wrong…
“Huh? Still want to do it? Then …
“Okay… I’ll keep watching.”
Tess couldn’t hear the other person and had no idea if it was who she thought, but Wanda’s voice came through crystal clear.
On–screen, Wanda looked torn, like she was debating with herself, but eventually bowed her head as if giving in.
Tess’s eyes went cold.
The call ended. Nothing else happened.
Tess set her phone down, her face shadowed with disappointment.
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Being stabbed in the back by someone she trusted hit hard.
She bit her lip, the bitter feeling rising in her chest.
Her eyes drifted to the window, her thoughts foggy.
She wasn’t ready to shake it off yet.
Then, a loud ringtone broke through her thoughts.
She picked up, and Marc’s voice practically shouted through the line, full of excitement. “Tess! I’m in Aetheris!”
Tess blinked in surprise. “What? Out of nowhere?”
“It’s a long story… Anyway, I’m about to board. I’llnd in two hours. You and Mr. Hale bettere get me!”
His bossy tone should’ve been annoying, but instead it was like sunshine chasing away her gloom.
Tess agreed without hesitation.
If it weren’t for Marc, those ugly rumors about her might still be floating around.
“Absolutely!” she replied.
Marc double–checked that she’de before hanging up.
Settling into his first–ss seat, he looked out at the runway, lips curling in thought.
Did his brother seriously have a thing for Tess?
<i>Yikes</i>–<i>wasn’t </i><i>that </i><i>totally </i><i>robbing </i><i>the </i><i>cradle</i><i>? </i>
He muttered about it to himself, but as the younger brother, he decided he’d still y wingman.
After all, family was family.
He sighed dramatically.
Seriously, looked like it’s on him to handle it.
Lost in his thoughts, he was startled by a soft touch on his hand.
<b>10:17 </b>Thu<b>, </b><b>Oct </b><b>9 </b>M
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“Hi!”
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A flight attendant crouched beside him, checks pink. “Excuse me, are you Marc? The famous designer?”
Marc blinked–<i>oh</i>, <i>right</i>, <i>no </i><i>sunsses </i><i>today</i><i>. </i>He scratched the back of his head and grinned. “Yeah, that’s me.”
“After wend, could I get your autograph? My sister goes to your old school and she’s always looked up to you!”
He happily agreed.
Their chat drew some attention from nearby passengers.
Sydney nced over.
<i>Marc</i><i>? </i>
<i>The </i><i>young </i><i>prodigy </i><i>who’d </i><i>made </i><i>the </i><i>list </i><i>of </i><i>top </i><i>international </i><i>designers</i>?
By then, Marc had pulled on an eye mask, ready to nap.
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<strong>Olivia Harris</strong> is an emerging author celebrated for her captivating romantic and steamy novels. With a talent for crafting deep emotional connections and fiery chemistry between her characters, Olivia’s stories offer readers an escape into worlds filled with passion, intrigue, and heart-stopping drama.