Return of the Crowned Heiress

Chapter 207

By the time Kayla returned to the Fuller residence, it was already midnight. Myra and Dexter were fast asleep, but she made a deliberate commotion, waking everyone in the house. Dexter stumbled out of his bedroom, yawning and rubbing his eyes. "What's the matter, sweetie? Who upset you this time?"

"It's the driver, Ruben!" Kayla pouted, her tone aggrieved but natural. "After I finished shopping, he didn't pick me up! His phone was off, and I had to take an Uber home!" "What? Did he not pick you up?" Dexter's irritation flared. "He'll be fired the moment he shows up! Such behavior is unacceptable!"

Kayla nodded emphatically, playing along. "Exactly, Dad. Irresponsible drivers like him deserve to be fired. It'll teach the other drivers a lesson too!"

"Yes, you're right," Dexter commented with a fond smile. "Now, it's late. Go to bed, sweetie."

She felt a wave of relief. She had successfully distanced herself from Ruben's absence. No one would connect it to her, even if someone noticed he was missing.

Humming lightly, Kayla turned toward the stairs, her steps lighter. However, as she looked up, she froze.

Felicia was standing on the second floor, leaning casually against the railing. Her gaze was calm, yet the way she looked at Kayla had a piercing stare to it.

Kayla's heart skipped a beat. Quickly regaining her composure, she put on a sweet smile. "Oh, you're still awake, Felicia? Sorry if I woke you up."

slightly, sniffing the air. "You reek of

Kayla stiffened.

don't allow that." She quickly waved her hands in denial. "Of course not,

frowned but nodded. "Alright. Go wash up and get

Dad!" Kayla chirped as she ascended

said before turning to Felicia. "You too,

briefly met

hint of defiance, a challenge. Felicia, however, simply smiled faintly

her phone and opened the two video files Lance

been through, the footage stunned

she seamlessly played the victim, spinning her

entirely devoid of any

rubbed her temples, frustrated. If only she had seen Lance's calls sooner, she might've saved Ruben and caught

now had was damning

daughter at all costs. They