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 the

either. His helicopter was parked on a clearing on another mountain, giving him a clear view of the village below. Watching the commotion, his expression was cold under the moonlight. He turned to his subordinate and asked, "Has the information I requested still

the pressure of Stephan's gaze. Just as he was about to say it should be any moment now,

his throat, he

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behind to go see his fake sister Kayla Fuller. It seems

wrists."

shot him a sharp look. "Get to the

wanted news about Felicia,

voice strained as he continued, "After Arnold left, Mr. Lawson Senior arranged bodyguards to escort Ms. Felicia to the party. However, Ms. Felicia managed to escape.

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

she was in the

we haven't managed to find out

tore the