The Returned Heiress Who Never Fit In novel Chapter 945

**TITLE: She Took 945**
**The Returned Heiress Who Never Fit In**

**Chapter 945: Manny Escaped**

The end was upon them.

As the words “stay away from Tempest” echoed in her mind, Tessa felt a wave of relief wash over her. The thought of Rianne not attending Stella’s wedding suddenly seemed like the right decision.

“Well, if you’re not going, then you’re not going,” Tessa said, her tone firm yet understanding. “But I need you to know, with this situation involving Tempest, you absolutely cannot afford to go soft.”

Rianne responded with a knowing sigh, “I get it. With both you and Stella keeping an eye on me, if I even thought about softening my stance, you two would be right there to pull me back into reality.”

“Exactly! We were completely blindsided by Tempest’s true nature. If we had known he was so duplicitous, do you really think we would have allowed you to endure such wretched treatment at the hands of the Hale family?” Tessa’s frustration was palpable, her heart heavy with the weight of their shared experiences.

Both Tessa and Stella had once believed that Tempest truly cherished Rianne. Who could have imagined that Ariana was lurking in the shadows, complicating everything?

And oh, Ariana—where to even begin? Back in Rivermount, she was like a relentless thorn in their sides, always striving to outdo everyone around her.

After exchanging a few more thoughts, they ended the call. Just then, Victor emerged from the bathroom, droplets of water glistening on his toned physique, a towel wrapped snugly around his waist.

Noticing Tessa’s downcast expression, he inquired, “What’s bothering you?”

Her heart raced at the sight of him, those powerful muscles stirring something deep within her. *How pathetic,* she thought, *even after all this time, I’m still so easily swayed by him.*

Meanwhile, Dale returned to Black Mountain, his demeanor a stark contrast to the usual confidence he exuded. He stepped out of the car with a heavy heart, his mind clouded by troubling thoughts.

As he crossed the threshold, Lenny, the ever-reliable butler, rushed over, urgency etched on his face. “Sir, there’s been a situation—Manny has escaped.”

Dale’s breath caught in his throat, a wave of disbelief crashing over him. “What do you mean he escaped?”

Lenny’s expression darkened as he relayed the grim news. “Today, Madam… no, Artemis, declared him dead. But the men sent to retrieve the body were injured.”

The mention of Artemis, referred to as ‘Madam,’ sent a chill down Dale’s spine. His face twisted with anger as he tightened his grip on his cane, his hand trembling slightly. “Call Dan immediately. He needs to return right now!”

Dan. The name resonated in Dale’s mind like a lifeline. In times of crisis, his biological son was the first person he turned to.

These past few days had seen Diana wreaking havoc on the Ashen Pact’s resources with a fervor that left Dale reeling. He had once hesitated to grant Dan certain privileges, but after recovering what Manny had taken, he had swiftly transferred them to his son. The assets that Diana seized? They were insignificant to him; they were meant for Tessa. After all, one was his son, and the other his daughter.

VERIFYCAPTCHA_LABELVerify