Return of the Crowned Heiress

Chapter 136

"Don't worry, I know what I'm doing. That kick won't cripple you, but if you dare touch me again..."

Arnold winced, beads of sweat forming on his forehead as he tried to endure the pain. Felicia felt a sense of satisfaction wash over her.

Just then, the group of women who had been trailing behind approached with concerned looks when they saw Arnold's pained expression. "Mr. Lawson, what's wrong? Are you feeling unwell?"

Of course, Arnold couldn't confess the truth. Gritting his teeth, he slowly stood up while trying to appear unfazed. He strained his voice as he replied, "I'm fine."

Realizing that returning to the bus was no longer an option, the vice principal consulted some local villagers for directions and led the others toward a road suitable for vehicles.

Not wanting to spend the night in the mountains, they had no choice but to follow Felicia further along the path.

Felicia paid no mind to her followers and confidently led the way. After walking for half an hour as twilight set in, she finally caught sight of the picturesque village at the foot of the mountain.

The sounds of chirping insects and birds mingled with the wafting smoke of cooking fires, creating a warm, homey atmosphere.

paused, taking

up with her. They were ready to throw some sarcastic remarks, but they halted in

proper roads and a lack of basic infrastructure. They were visiting a truly desolate place, but they weren't there for a vacation

and gray eaves decorated with dark wooden beams and elegant roofs. The roof tiles had been arranged

place was serene and beautiful, worthy of the

evident. He instinctively looked at Felicia, sensing that she seemed quite familiar with this

women around

us that this was a very poor place? Weren't

Is this really Alverton? I thought we had arrived at some tourist destination. It's

unique! It doesn't feel like an ordinary village at all-more like an uncharted

nice, but what's the point? This place is remote, poor, and filled with bumpkins! If it weren't for the college, I wouldn't be here

said this was

whose family

mogul in Khogend. The air of superiority

others, coming from more modest means felt the sting of her insult. This left them in a mix

back, he saw Felicia had already descended the mountain and was heading toward