Return of the Crowned Heiress

Chapter 347

Stephan hesitated. He wanted to shield his sister from the truth, afraid the details would be too much for her to handle. But Imogen knew him too well.

“Don’t even think about lying to me!” she snapped. “Tell me everything. I can handle it.”

Her hands gripped the edge of the blanket tightly, her sightless eyes filled with an unyielding resolve and searing hatred. “Once you find the culprit, I’ll kill them myself!”

Stephan paused, his expression darkening. After a moment, he said slowly, “The killer hasn’t been identified yet. The trail’s gone cold. But the lead we have points to a faction operating in Khogend.”

He stopped, gauging her reaction before continuing, “There was something on that ship- something incredibly valuable. It was worth more than just money. People would kill for it.”

Imogen froze.

‘Archie wasn’t just your fiancé,” Stephan said, his voice heavier now. “Before that, he was my man. That shipment… It was a high–stakes operation. I needed someone I could trust implicitly, and Archie volunteered.”

if reliving that decision. “He even joked about it being his last mission as my subordinate, saying he’d be retiring from my service to become

clenched at his sides. “I agreed. I also sent decoy ships to confuse any potential threats. But somehow, the intel got leaked. They went straight for the real ship, slaughtered everyone, and took the cargo. Archie

dig, the more the trail points back

keeping some details to

together. “You’ve been spending so much time there lately. It’s all connected, isn’t

“Yes,” he admitted.

sagged slightly at that, her grief’s weight evident. But instead of

she muttered. “You’re already dealing with so much, and I’ve been

a fraction. “It’s fine. Just focus on your recovery. Let me handle the rest. I’ll make sure you get the justice

her hand instinctively cradling her belly. Her fiancé might

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was a piece of him. It

turned to leave, Imogen called out again, stopping him

His eyes narrowed. “No.”