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."

figures lurking just beyond the beach, hidden in the

lackeys were crouched in

powerful Chavez family, he operated in the gray areas of society, excelling in loan sharking and ruthless debt collection. His methods were as varied as they

him all along. The only reason Shawn wasn't already a bloody mess was because Felicia had specifically instructed Lance to keep tabs on him and not to act. At least not yet. One of Lance's men whispered,

a sharp

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 something

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

up when Felicia dangled a tempting offer in front of him. "Give it some time, and I'll hook you up

art of managing people

balance of

Ke solely

keep Lance in line for a while, but it wouldn't last forever. Some perks and sweeteners

the good stuff-something he knew was worth biting into!

in discussion about something.

beach. Ruben sat quietly in the driver's seat, blending into the

that the dashcam inside