Return of the Crowned Heiress

Chapter 259

Felicia gradually regained consciousness.

The first thing she felt was an itch on her face. Struggling to open her eyes, she found herself face-to-face with Arnold, his face just inches from hers. Their lips were almost touching. Without thinking, she threw a punch at Arnold.

Her fist struck Arnold's face. However, her strength had yet to completely return, and Arnold barely flinched as the punch hit. Instead, he casually grabbed her wrist. "Felicia, my patience has limits."

His dark eyes bore into hers. "I don't care whether you're trying to play hard to get or whether you hate me, but one thing's clear. If I want something, I'll get it!" Felicia's blood boiled, and for a moment, she felt like she was going to choke on her own blood.

She had never met somebody so shameless or arrogant. She sneered furiously, "You want me to be yours? In your dreams!"

Arnold wasn't upset. Instead, he moved closer. He pinned her other wrist, forcing her to stay still.

floral scent wafted from her. It was a delicate and surprising fragrance for this season. It

He felt regret.

an engagement party. Yet, in the end, Arnold left the event to meet with Kayla instead. If only he'd known... If only he had stayed. Then, Felicia would have already been

lingered on her lips, completely drawn to them. His gaze grew

strength to drive her knee

a beast pushed too far. In the same

give her that chance.

more she struggled, the faster the drug took effect. Her body burned up, as though it

had given him no choice. She wouldn't give in. Previously, Kayla had used every trick in the book to seduce him, and though Arnold had been tempted, he resisted in the

Felicia was different. Especially after what he had seen in Opulent Elegance that night when she was with

voice turned soft, almost on the verge of tears. "It hurts... Could you loosen your grip,

her fragile wrist, which was now bruised and reddish from his grasp Her face was flushed from the drug's effects,