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 vehicle pursuing the pickups stopped nearby. Armed men stepped out, looking

hostages, one of them signaled

discussions, the criminals pressed their guns harder against their hostages and shouted, Back off,

standoff unfolded, the agents began to retreat, knowing that the

one!" the

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

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

had fully set, the last light of

direction they were heading to avoid getting lost if she had a chance

the terrain became, surrounded by

of life.

someone were to be killed and disposed of, no one would

were. Desperation drove him to name-drop anyone he could think of

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

The four prestigious families? They

them slapped Lance, then plunged a knife