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 it

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

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

with dark wooden beams and elegant roofs. The

beautiful, worthy of

that she seemed quite familiar with this place. It was almost as if it

women around them

a very poor place? Weren't

Is this really Alverton? I thought we had arrived at some tourist

here is so unique! It doesn't feel like an ordinary village

This place is remote, poor, and filled with bumpkins!

said this was

whose family

of superiority around her was thick, and

background, her words held weight. The others, coming from more modest means felt the sting of her insult. This left them in a mix of awkwardness and discontent, but they didn't have the

the noise annoying. When he looked back, he saw Felicia had already descended the