Return of the Crowned Heiress

Chapter 146

In her room, Felicia lay on her bed. She was wide awake after her dream and was unable to sleep again.

Hearing the puppy barking so excitedly, she threw on a jacket and slipped on her shoes before opening the door to see what was happening. She was worried Olivia might have come for revenge in the middle of the night. What if she set fire to the place? But Felicia never expected that the moment she stepped outside, she would see a tall, striking figure that seemed completely out of place in the village. He radiated a cold, oppressive air of authority.

Under the moonlight, that enchanting face was mesmerizing-almost otherworldly.

Felicia's eyes widened in disbelief as she recognized Stephan standing there.

In an instant, the intimate scenes from that sultry night flooded her mind-the fervent collision, the intense longing. It had felt like a dazzling fireworks display.

Felicia quickly hit the brakes on her thoughts, unwilling to dive deeper.

In the yard, Stephan held the puppy by the scruff of its neck. His long fingers and distinct knuckles were highlighted under the dim light, with visible veins standing out.

In his grasp, the small dog's excited barks turned into whimpers as it became more timid.

ground. He locked his deep eyes

a smile. "What

as he approached her. "I came specifically

emphasized the word

chill ran down Felicia's spine. Without

was still inside, fast asleep. Though the elderly woman was usually a light sleeper,

in a

disturb her, so she quickly darted past the bamboo fence and made a beeline for the back of the

hurry; in fact, he

think

about to follow Felicia's fleeing figure, he felt a tug on his pants leg. Looking down, he saw it

was tucked between its legs despite its bravado. It tried to confront this intruder. "Mr. Russell, what

"I'm taking a hostage. Is there a

subordinate swallowed his

Stephan maintained his pace. He was unhurried yet determined as