Return of the Crowned Heiress

Return Of The Crowned Heiress 23

Chapter 23

Felicia felt a chill run down her spine. She had walked straight into danger.

Immediately, she raised her hands in a gesture of surrender. Not just her; Lance and the incapacitated lackey, along with the two frothing at the mouth in the van, were all restrained by the gang of armed criminals.

With guns pointed at their heads, Lance trembled, nearly wetting himself as he begged, "Don't kill me! Please, I'm begging you!"

His lackeys echoed his pleas, "Please, don't hurt us! We'll do anything!"

"Shut up! If anyone makes another sound, I'll pull the trigger!" barked the leader of the gang.

Silence fell as fear washed over Lance and his lackeys, their faces pale and shaking.

Felicia, initially startled, regained her composure. She knew these criminals wouldn't fire their weapons. lightly; they needed hostages.

the pickups stopped nearby. Armed

of them signaled and began

guns harder against their hostages and

retreat, knowing that the criminals would

two, one!" the gang leader

retreating!" the agents shouted as they moved back, quickly distancing

the other hostages were thrown into the bed of a pickup truck while the gang members hopped into

time the sun had fully set, the last light

the direction they were heading to avoid

they drove, the more desolate the terrain became,

of life.

to be killed and disposed of,

idea who these people were. Desperation drove him to name-drop anyone he could think of in a bid

the Chavez family! You know, one of the four prestigious families in Khogend? We've got money and power! If you let me go, I'll ensure Mr. Chavez treats you to a feast! You'll be untouchable in Khogend!" The hardened criminals laughed derisively at

family? The four

them slapped Lance, then plunged a knife into