Return of the Crowned Heiress

Chapter 352

Stephen’s words caught Felicia off guard. So, the reason Stephan had rushed back to Khogend, leaving everything behind in Seldvale, was because he thought she was in danger as she had

been unreachable?

She recalled what Mike had mentioned

that during her seven–day disappearance, Stephan

had deployed numerous resources to find her.

Pressing her lips together, Felicia forced a small smile. “So, it seems I owe you another favor?”

Her tone was polite but distant.

Stephan’s expression darkened, his frustration barely contained. He chuckled bitterly. “Yes, you’re right. I do have ulterior motives for coming to Khogend.”

“Oh…” Felicia let out a small exhale, her shoulders relaxing slightly.

But her apparent relief only stoked the fire within Stephan. To him, it seemed like she was desperate to sever any ties between them as if his presence was something she wanted to avoid at all costs.

Was he that intolerable?

tightened. His hand around her waist instinctively clenched tighter as though trying to anchor

word, his hand loosened, and

cold, unapproachable air. The same unyielding indifference and aloofness now seemed to build an

Stephan turned and left.

steps purposeful and resolute. There had even been a softness in his expression when he looked

in his wake silenced

Kerry still lingering

Chary

right! I’m on it!” Kerry clutched the list and bolted out the door, not daring to linger a

under Felicia’s leadership. With more

pay, everyone was kept on their toes. No one wanted to

bonuses.

their heads low pretending to be preoccupied with their work. Curiosity burned in their eyes, but no one dared ask about the mysterious man

connection to Felicia.

promised, she crafted a calming sachet that emitted a subtle fragrance of jasmine and osmanthus, making it pleasant

was safe for a child to use, whether carried

Felicia called Mike and asked

1. up.