The Returned Heiress Who Never Fit In

She Took 870 Summary

Dan's cruel accusation of Artemis being an “illegitimate child” shocks both Artemis and Manny, igniting a fierce

anger beneath their calm exteriors. Dan mocks Artemis’s emotional display, suggesting she’s trying to

manipulate Dale before the truth of a paternity test is revealed. Despite Artemis’s desperate pleas and tears,

Dale remains cold and unmoved, having already made up his mind to wait for the test results before believing

her.

Feeling defeated and betrayed, Artemis tells Dale that if he no longer wants their family, she and Manny will

leave. Her words are firm and filled with the pain of rejection, signaling the potential end of their relationship.

Manny supports his mother’s decision, both of them prepared to walk away from Dale and the life they once

shared.

Dale, however, refuses to let them go, ordering his men to stop Artemis and Manny from leaving. The tension

escalates sharply when Dan pulls a gun on Manny, preventing any escape and heightening the stakes in the

already volatile situation. Artemis is horrified by the sight of the weapon and Dale's cold acceptance of this

violence, deepening the sense of betrayal and despair.

In a desperate scream, Artemis accuses Dale of having already judged her and the children before the test

results are even back, her tears genuine and raw. Dale’s silence and hardened gaze confirm his suspicions, as he

sees her emotional outburst as a sign of guilt. The presence of multiple overseers for the test ensures no

tampering, and Dale’s doubts only grow stronger with every tear Artemis sheds.

Surrounded by bodyguards blocking their exit, Artemis and Manny face a grim reality: their family is shattered

beyond repair. Whether they stay or try to escape, the bonds between them have been irreparably broken,

leaving a heavy weight of loss and unresolved conflict hanging in the air.

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870 The Breaking Point

The phrase “illegitimate child,” uttered by Dan with a biting sneer, struck Artemis and Manny like a sudden blow.

Both of them froze instantly, their expressions hardening as a surge of anger bubbled just beneath the surface,

barely restrained.

Dan turned toward Dale, a cruel smirk curling his lips. “So, what do you think? Is there really any need to wait for

the test results? Look at her—crying like the whole world’s ending. It’s clear she’s trying to make you stop before

the truth comes out. Poor thing, such a tragic beauty. Maybe you should keep believing her, huh?”

Each word dripped with scorn, sharp and unrelenting.

Artemis’s face drained of color, fury flashing in her eyes. She had been playing the part of the broken victim

perfectly—grieving, desperate, pleading for sympathy—only for Dan to tear through her carefully crafted facade

without hesitation.

Yet Dale remained unmoved. Her tears, her trembling voice, none of it affected him anymore.

He had already made his decision. Once this had begun, he was determined to see it through until the truth was

laid bare.

Casting Artemis a cold, hard look, his voice—once gentle and warm with her—now sounded like ice. “You can cry

all you want after the results cback.”

There was no emotion left in his tone, just a chilling indifference.

In that instant, both Artemis and Manny felt something shift deep inside them—a heavy weight settling in their

guts. It was over. No matter what they said or did now, Dale’s mind was made up.

Artemis closed her eyes briefly, then reopened them, exhaustion and disappointment etched across her face.

She met Dale's gaze steadily and spoke quietly but with unmistakable resolve. “In that case, we're done. If you

don’t want this family anymore, then | don’t want it either. Manny, we're leaving.”

Rising from her chair, she straightened her posture with deliberate pride as she moved toward the door. Every

step was sharp and dignified, radiating the fierce anger of someone who felt deeply betrayed. Her words were

final—intended to force Dale’s hand, to make him stop her before she walked away forever.

Manny shot Dale one last cold, hard look before following his mother, his face set and unyielding.

If Dale called off the test now, they might have been able to maintain appearances—at least temporarily.

But if Artemis and Manny walked out that door, there would be no turning back.

That moment would mark the end of their connection to Black Mountain once and for all.

But Dale refused to let them leave.

“Stop them,” he commanded sharply, his voice cutting through the tense silence like a blade.

The words hit the room like a gunshot.

Artemis froze mid-step, her spine stiffening as she whirled to glare at him, fury blazing in her eyes. “Dale!”

Her voice was a mixture of anger, betrayal, and disbelief, all tangled together.

Dale narrowed his eyes slightly but said nothing.

Manny's voice cout low and tight. “What's the meaning of this?”

Dan chuckled dryly. “It means nobody's leaving until the results are back. Needto spell it out for you?”

Silence fell once more.

Mother and son exchanged a glance—something dangerous flickering between them.

Manny's hand slid toward his waist, reaching for something hidden there.

No one needed to ask what it was.

But before he could draw it, Dan’s gun was already trained on him.

“Don’t move,” Dan said coldly.

The room instantly tensed, the atmosphere thick with threat.

Artemis’s breath caught at the sight of the weapon in Dan’s hand.

Yet what terrified her even more was Dale’s expression—still cold, still unmoved.

Dan was pointing a gun at his own son, and Dale made no move to stop him.

What could that possibly mean?

“The results aren't even out yet,” Artemis shouted, her voice cracking with desperation. “Dale, are you saying

you've already decided these children aren't yours?”

Her voice rose to a desperate scream as tears streamed down her face.

She glared first at Dan, then back at Dale, the tears this tgenuine and raw.

Everything between them had unraveled so quickly.

Without warning, their world had shattered—just like that.

Dale regarded her silently, his face unreadable.

Just as Dan had said—

The more she screamed, the more it looked like guilt.

Her outburst only confirmed what Dale had already suspected: she was afraid of the test because she was hiding

something.

With three different parties sending five people each to oversee the process, there was no chance to tamper with

the results.

Ever since the blood samples had been sent off, Artemis hadn't stopped crying and causing a scene.

Dale’s doubts had taken root long ago, but with every tear she shed, those doubts only grew stronger, gripping

him completely.

Now, standing there shaking and yelling at him, he narrowed his eyes with a dangerous glint. “We'll see when

the results cback,” he said slowly, each word carrying a quiet but unmistakable threat.

At the doorway, several bodyguards had already stepped in, blocking any chance of escape.

If Artemis and Manny wanted to leave now, they would have to fight their way out.

But in truth, it didn’t matter anymore.

Whether they stayed or fled, everything between them was already broken beyond repair.

Conclusion

The chapter closes on a raw and

devastating fracture within the

family, where trust has been

irrevocably shattered by suspicion

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with an unyielding wall of cold

indifference from Dale, whose

decision to hold them captive until

the truth emerges only deepens the

emotional chasm. The tension

crackles with unspoken pain, anger,

and betrayal, illustrating how fragile

their bonds have becunder the

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In this charged moment, the characters are caught between desperation and defiance, their relationships

strained to the breaking point. The looming presence of the test results symbolizes a looming reckoning, but the

real fracture lies in the loss of faith and connection. As the chapter ends, the reader is left with a poignant sense

of loss and the painful reality that swounds may never fully heal.

What to Expect in Next Chapter?

The next chapter promises a tense

unraveling of loyalties and emotions

as the fallout from the explosive

confrontation continues to ripple

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through the fractured amity. Dd Ss

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presence have pushed Artemis and

Manny to the brink, and the looming

test results hang like a dark cloud

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over everyone's future. Expect the

simmering anger and mistrust to boil

over, forcing each character to

confront painful truths and difficult

choices that could change their lives

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As the walls close in and escape

seems impossible, the fragile

alliances will be tested, and the true

depths of betrayal and resilience, will

cto gi Toa obilorl Stakes

hay&never been higher, and every

glance, word, and gesture will carry

weight as the characters navigate

this precarious moment. Prepare for

a chapter filled with raw emotion,

rising tension, and the kind of

revelations that could either shatter

them completely or forge an

unexpected path forward. The

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