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.”

joked about it being his last

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 didn’t

more the trail points back to Khogend. And… it might have ties to the

elaborate further, keeping some details

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

“Yes,” he admitted.

weight evident. But instead of

she muttered. “You’re already dealing with so much, and I’ve been adding to your stress. I’m

tension in his shoulders easing a fraction. “It’s fine. Just focus on your recovery. Let me handle

her hand instinctively cradling her belly. Her fiancé might be gone, but

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carried was a piece of him. It was

Imogen called out again, stopping him in his tracks. “Stephan, take Johanna

His eyes narrowed. “No.”