Chapter 999

Robert’s expression grew uneasy as he slowly sat down beside Victoria’s hospital bed. “Victoria,” he began cautiously, “I need to ask you something. Do you actually *know* anything about Hazel’s family background?” Victoria scoffed, rolling her eyes. “What background? She’s just some orphan adopted by an overseas Bannon couple. Lived abroad, came back to study, and from what I’ve heard, her adoptive parents are nobodies—just working-class immigrants trying to look respectable.” Though arrogant, Victoria had always known when to hold back. She had a sixth sense for avoiding those with true power. It was the only reason she hadn’t acted immediately the first time she saw Hazel with Wesley. Back then, Hazel’s background had still been unclear. But now… Robert didn’t waste time sugarcoating it. He leaned in slightly, lowering his voice. “Vic. That might not be the full story. She called Frederick Fuller her brother. When I was at the university trying to push for her expulsion, Frederick h