Return of the Crowned Heiress

Heiress 20

Chapter

20

He didn't mention any names, after all.

Clive remained oblivious, stepping forward to check Stephan's pulse, only for Stephan to avoid his touch. Let your little assistant do it." Felicia held the medical kit, having indeed come upstairs as an assistant.

Clive frowned. "Mr. Russell, my assistant is inexperienced and might misdiagnose you. It's better if I do it myself."

"No need. I only want her," Stephan replied, his tone lazy, emphasizing the last few words.

To anyone unaware, it might have sounded flirtatious. But the air was thick with tension.

Clive was about to protest, but Felicia cut in. "Grandpa, let me handle it."

"You..." Clive clearly hesitated, wanting to question her ability, but Felicia didn't respond. This was her chance to prove herself.

the bed, meeting Stephan's intense gaze

wrist.

an injury on his body-not severe,

need to administer acupuncture to drain it and make an incision to remove it." Stephan didn't seem surprised, merely lazily nodding as

her kit and laid out a row of silver needles. Before she began, Clive anxiously guided her on which acupuncture points to

she cut open the previously sutured wound on Stephan's shoulder,

of dark

the process was undoubtedly painful, Stephan didn't

steady as she stitched him up without hesitation. Her eyes lowered in focus. She was calm and absorbed in

This forced Felicia

occasionally brushed against his

face. Each time Felicia glanced up, her gaze met his deep, dark eyes, filled with mischief

his hands deliberate and steady, giving off an air

downward, taking in his broad shoulders and toned chest, and then quickly back up, feeling the heat

tension, still in shock over Felicia's swift

had just demonstrated were the

master, only had a glimpse