Chapter 279
Nathaniel’s eyes turned to ice as he watched Isabella walk away. The moment she disappeared from view, he pulled out his phone. He dialed Dominic’s number. “I want the entire Blackthorn Syndicate eliminated,” he commanded. “You have ten days.”
They dared to lay a hand on his woman? He would erase every last trace of them from the earth.
Meanwhile…
Vivienne stepped out of the grand Blackwood Estate. She paused on the gravel driveway. She turned back to look at the imposing mansion.
A cold smirk twisted her lips. Did Nathaniel truly believe she was oblivious? She was a master in every field. Her hearing was far superior to any ordinary person’s. She had distinctly heard faint footsteps from the attic. She had caught the murmur of a child’s voice. And a woman’s.
There was no doubt about it. A woman was hidden inside Nathaniel’s home.
He was keeping a woman secret from her. Who was she? Who could possibly capture Nathaniel’s heart besides Vivienne herself?
She turned sharply to the maid holding the umbrella for her. “Who is the woman living in this mansion?” she demanded.
The maid, Lillian, lowered her head nervously. “I… I don’t know what you’re referring to, Ms. Vivienne.”
Vivienne let out a derisive laugh. “Do not take me for a fool. Remember your place. I am the woman respected by the Old Master and Madam. I am the future mistress of this house. Choose your next words very carefully.”
Lillian felt a chill run down her spine. She knew Vivienne had the favor of the elders. But her loyalty was to Boss Blackwood. Betraying him would be a fatal mistake.
“Your silence is telling,” Vivienne hissed. Her voice was laced with venom. “Do you think you will keep your position if this umbrella ‘accidentally’ injures me? Hmm?”
The threat was clear. Lillian’s job hung by a thread.
Lillian’s hands trembled. This job was everything. Her parents had used all their connections to secure it for her. She couldn’t lose it.
Defeated, she whispered the name. “It’s Isabella Montgomery.”
Isabella Montgomery.
Vivienne’s eyes darkened instantly. So it was her.
She had heard the rumors from Seraphina before. She had dismissed them as lies meant to provoke her. She never imagined they held truth.
Isabella was truly with Nathaniel. She was living under his roof.
It all made sense now. This was why Nathaniel had been so distant. That home-wrecker Isabella had seduced him. The image of Isabella’s flawless, captivating face filled her mind. Pure malice ignited in Vivienne’s gaze.
They got into the waiting car. Her assistant, Cassandra, spoke up. “This Isabella Montgomery is dangerously skilled. You must be cautious. Look at this.” She handed her phone to Vivienne.
The screen displayed blazing headlines that overshadowed major news: ‘Agent Isabella’. A video clip showed Isabella moving with lethal, expert precision. How could a mere adopted daughter from a minor family possess such abilities?
Vivienne’s expression soured further. This news was connected to Genevieve. Genevieve was an old friend. They had maintained contact over the years.