Return of the Crowned Heiress

Chapter 157

The curvy mountain path had been shaped by many previous footsteps. The surrounding environment was densely covered with plants and trees, with towering branches overhead blocking the sunlight. Even though they provided shade, many students still complained

about the hike.

"This is exhausting. I can't go on anymore. Can't we take a break?"

Most of the students were used to a life of comfort, especially Olivia's group, who was the loudest in their complaints.

The vice principal, who was leading the hike, shot them an irritated look. "I didn't even ask you to carry anything. You're practically empty-handed, yet you're still complaining about being tired? Funny how you never run out of energy when it comes to clubbing." The group went silent after hearing the vice principal's comment.

Up ahead, the village chief of Alverton had arranged for two large trucks to deliver supplies. The people shouldered the load, each carrying a heavy crate. Their muscles were taut as they moved swiftly up the trail and kept a steady pace at the front. Olivia pouted, muttering, "Kayla's lucky to be on leave and miss this training program. I would've taken leave too if I had known sooner."

A few of her lackeys exchanged glances, and one of them said cautiously, "Olivia, weren't you close with Kayla previously? You knew that Felicia would charm Mr. Lawson during training, so you warned her about it. So why..."

It sounded like Olivia held some resentment.

and

that after Arnold had turned his back on Olivia, she felt humiliated. She was angry not only with him but also with Kayla for not standing up for her. Both of

even slope and passed a shallow stream. Ahead stood Hillfort, with cottages

pace so that she was at the very end of the

following her, concealing a knife and rope around his

sense of urgency had grown. She was bent on getting rid of Felicia, to the point she couldn't wait another moment. Each time, she pressured Shawn, asking if he still wanted the

dollars would

Shawn-like a piece of meat dangling in front of

group,

believed he was well-hidden and saw that Felicia was alone and lagging. He figured that he could slip up behind, strangle her, and take care of her unnoticed. With each step, he advanced

heard the

making his move. But just then, Arnold emerged from behind a large tree upahead. He seemed to be waiting for her. He called

principal but turned back halfway after

into the bushes.