Return of the Crowned Heiress

Chapter 160

With that tone, anyone listening would actually believe Shawn was telling the truth. Felicia gave him a surprised look. Was this really Shawn? This idiot actually had a brain for once? It was hard to believe. Charles was silent for a moment, unable to answer. Some of the villagers who joined the search expressed uncertainty, muttering, "Maybe... he really didn't do it?"

Felicia kept her gaze fixed on Shawn, her eyes clear and sharp. She said slowly, "Well, since you're so eager to help, why don't you join us in the search?"

Although Charles was still suspicious of Shawn, he had no evidence and could only allow everyone to continue searching for Lucas. The vice principal also organized student groups to assist in the search.

"Sure thing!" Shawn answered without hesitating.

Arnold wanted to help too, but Kayla, still recovering from a twisted ankle, had called him multiple times to complain that the family caring for her hadn't fed her. Kayla's stomach hurt from hunger. She whined that her low blood sugar was making her feel faint. Frustrated, Arnold decided to stay behind to look after her.

The entire village and the nearby hillside soon lit up with bright beams coming from flashlights. Voices also echoed across the landscape.

"Lucas, where are you?"

"Lucas, come out!"

the growing darkness. Little beams gathered together like stars scattered across

view of the village below. Watching the commotion, his expression was cold under the moonlight. He turned to his subordinate and asked, "Has the

it should be any moment now, his phone rang. Relieved, he quickly said, "Mr.

throat,

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everyone behind to go

wrists."

a sharp look.

wanted news about Felicia,

"After Arnold left, Mr. Lawson Senior arranged bodyguards to escort Ms. Felicia to the party. However, Ms. Felicia managed to escape. She

rules against cameras due to the high-profile nature of its guests, so this information had been pieced together from the accounts of staff members

was in the guest

we haven't managed to find out either. M

almost tore the