Return of the Crowned Heiress

Chapter 218

Felicia indeed needed money. All her earnings from treating patients had been poured into the development project in Alverton, leaving her penniless. Although Dexter had given her a bank card with a decent sum inside, she refused to touch a single cent of it.

But no matter her meticulous planning had already solved her financial dilemma. She had orchestrated a scheme against Shawn, turning his 50 million into gambling debts. Lance repossessed his house, cars, and all his luxury possessions. Now, Felicia sold all those items back to Lance for 20% below market value, pocketing two million dollars in the process.

It was a brilliant play-money earned without spending a dime.

Lance was more than happy with the arrangement. He'd already taken his cut from the original debt and now acquired a mansion, two luxury cars, and other valuable items at bargain prices. It was a win-win.

As he drove away, Lance couldn't help but admire Felicia's cunning.

"She's ruthless!" he thought.

The money Shawn had swindled from the Fuller family had passed through multiple hands, only to end up back in Felicia's pocket.

Lance made a mental note-Felicia was not someone to cross.

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the funds hit Felicia's account. Satisfied with Lance's efficiency, she pulled out her phone to call Jeremy, whom she had met at the venture capital conference, and arrange the transfer. Before she could make the call, two WhatsApp notifications popped up. Curious,

They were from Tabitha.

before a beautifully decorated cake, tears streaming down her face as she sang a shaky rendition of "Happy Birthday". Her voice cracked

daughter, we were mother and daughter

so sorry for how I treated you in the past. Today is your birthday, and I bought you a cake. Could

had a cake on his birthday. Tabitha and Howell would go to town to

would be the center of attention in the dim glow of candlelight,

longing once. After everyone had eaten their fill, he deliberately smashed the leftover cake onto

grinned at her.

want some?

had timidly asked Tabitha if she could have a

response was a slap

ungrateful brat! Are you asking for a cake? Who do you think

never dared to

Tabitha talking and learned she wasn't their biological child. That knowledge had sparked a new hope maybe her real parents would love her, would make up for all

performance, Felicia's face remained

call