Return of the Crowned Heiress

Chapter 328

Maurice let out a cold, humorless laugh, his eyes narrowing into dangerous slits.

Caesar stood frozen, not daring to utter a single word. He feared that any sound might draw Maurice's ire and make him the scapegoat for Maurice's growing rage.

If Maurice had never experienced the joy of standing again, perhaps this wouldn't have stung as much. But to taste that fleeting freedom-only to have it ripped away-was cruelty almost worse than death.

Especially for man like Maurice, whose obsession with curing his legs had consumed him for years. Now, all hope was gone. His fury surged like a wildfire.

"Felicia!" He spat her name through gritted teeth, every syllable dripping with venom. The murderous intent in his voice was palpable.

"Do you think you can make a fool of me? You're courting death!"

At his command, a group of men lunged toward Felicia, ready to subdue her like a dangerous criminal.

But before they could lay a hand on her, Felicia moved. She executed a flawless over-the-shoulder throw in a blur of motion, sending them crashing to the ground.

Painful groans filled the air as they scrambled to recover, their pride and bodies equally bruised.

Glovers, you played me first. Do you want

with some medical skills. She was a useful pawn at best. But now, he realized he had underestimated her. She wasn't as

skilled she was, she was

in a sneer.

but quickly moved

valiantly, taking down a few more men with quick, precise strikes. But she was outnumbered, and after a few rounds, they finally

a chilling blend of fury and satisfaction. Grabbing her chin roughly, he forced her to

one last chance," he hissed. "Fix my legs, or I'll make you

didn't flinch. Instead, she met his gaze

"You know, if you had asked nicely, maybe I would've let

Maurice's patience snapped.

was deadly calm, but his eyes betrayed

the crocodile pool. Let's see if a little 'swim'

but quickly obeyed. They grabbed Felicia by her shoulders and began dragging her

Kelsey, who had been quietly observing

said, her voice calm and maternal. "We