Return of the Crowned Heiress

Chapter 203

But Kayla had no other choice.

For now, Shawn was the best tool at her disposal. Desperate and cornered, he could be wielded like a blade.

She tossed the bundle of cash-100 thousand onto the sand at Shawn's feet. With a cunning tone, she coaxed, "Look at yourself. How are you any different from a rat scurrying through the gutter? Don't forget who ruined your life-Felicia!"

"This money is yours," she continued, her voice dripping with manipulation. "But remember, this isn't just for me. It's for you. Your right hand is useless now. Your debts are piling up, and I'm the only one who could give you a helping hand in times like this." Shawn wasn't listening anymore. He was on the ground, clutching the bills like a lifeline, his eyes wild with greed.

"Do you hear me?" Kayla snapped impatiently.

"Yes, I heard you!" He finally looked up, his face twisted with rage. "Don't worry, I won't let Felicia get away this time. Even if it kills me, I'll drag that brat to hell with me!"

The venom in his voice pleased Kayla. She allowed herself a satisfied smirk.

Kayla had outplayed Felicia yet again. The pawn Felicia thought would drain Kayla dry was now her sharpened and ready weapon.

"Good. Don't disappoint me."

triumphant, Kayla didn't notice the shadowy figures lurking just beyond the beach,

and his three lackeys were crouched in silence,

of society, excelling in loan sharking and ruthless debt collection. His methods were

because Felicia had specifically instructed Lance to keep tabs on him and not

him a sharp look. "How would

hard-edged man transformed in an instant, donning a syrupy, servile tone that made his lackeys do a double-take. "Hello, Ms. Fuller! It's me, Lance. I've got

we're still watching Shawn. You won't believe this-Kayla showed up and handed him a wad of cash. They're chatting, but we're too far away to hear the details." Lance paused, grinning as Felicia's calm voice came through. She promised him a lucrative deal in the future, one that would make this favor worth his while. "Don't worry, Ms. Fuller. I'll report again when

just about to hang up when Felicia dangled a tempting offer in front of him. "Give

of managing

of

Ke solely

on the clout of Melvin might keep Lance in line for a while, but it wouldn't last forever. Some perks and sweeteners had

he knew was worth biting into! Lance's grin stretched wide, his earlier arrogance replaced with an overly eager tone. "Don't

Shawn and Kayla, who appeared to be deep in discussion about something. He

sleek black Rolls-Royce was parked by the beach. Ruben sat quietly

out plans with Shawn, didn't notice that the dashcam inside the car