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?

jaw tightened. His hand around her waist instinctively clenched tighter as though trying to anchor her. But something inside him shifted when his

a word, his hand loosened,

had first met–the one who exuded a cold, unapproachable air. The same unyielding indifference and aloofness now seemed to build an impenetrable wall between them

Stephan turned and left.

found Felicia instantly, his steps purposeful and resolute. There had even been a softness in his expression when he looked at her, a rare moment of warmth

brewing beneath his surface. The chilling air he left in his wake silenced the entire hall. The senior

happened. Spotting Kerry still lingering around, she

Chary

bolted out the door, not daring to

growing steadily under Felicia’s leadership. With more staff

toes. No one wanted to

bonuses.

low pretending to be preoccupied with their work. Curiosity burned in their eyes, but no one dared ask

connection to Felicia.

herself in the storeroom again. The next two days passed uneventfully. As promised, she crafted a calming

ensure it was safe for a child to

Felicia called Mike and asked him to pick

1. up.