Chapter 266

Marigold Carrington's words hit Victoria Owens like a bolt of lightning, leaving her frozen in place, completely unprepared. The sudden accusation struck a nerve, and under Marigold's unrelenting gaze, the color drained rapidly from Victoria's face. Snapping back to reality after a moment of shock, Victoria opened her mouth to deny everything. But before she could get a single word out, Marigold spoke again. "I heard from the driver that you rushed out early in the morning the other day. Was it because something happened with the children?" Marigold's tone was sharp, and the way Victoria remained silent only seemed to confirm her suspicions. Her expression hardened, making her authority all the more imposing. Victoria, always wary of Marigold's presence, felt her heart skip a beat at the stern look she was getting. Avoiding the older woman's piercing stare, she shifted her gaze elsewhere instinctively. "It's nothing like that," she muttered, her voice lacking any real conviction. Press