Return of the Crowned Heiress

Chapter 356

Felicia’s slow, unhurried steps echoed faintly along the deserted road. The farther she walked, the darker the path became. Several streetlights along the stretch had long since gone out, leaving the area shrouded in eerie shadows. The silence was deafening, broken only by the soft shuffle of her shoes against the pavement..

In the dark, the assassins knew their moment had arrived.

“Now!” the leader ordered in a hushed tone.

Seventeen shadowy figures moved like a wave, swift and silent as they closed in on Felicia from all directions. She’d have seen nothing but the blur of black–clad figures barreling

toward her if she turned around.

Within seconds, they were upon her.

One assassin lunged, his blade flashing in the dim light as it aimed directly for her throat. The steel glinted menacingly as it drew closer, inch by inch.

But just as the knife was about to meet its target, it froze in mid–air.

The assassin hesitated, glancing at his wrist. A thin silver needle now protruded from his skin, its shaft still vibrating faintly as though it had only just embedded itself.

assassin sneered, mocking, “Go

stiffened. Blood began trickling from his wrist, dripping down the blade in his hand. His sneer faltered as confusion

silver needle. To his horror, its gleaming surface

gasped, his

poison,” Felicia murmured, her tone

from her face. The assassin’s eyes widened in shock as blood suddenly gushed from his nose, ears,

and silent death of their comrade. But their shock lasted only a moment. They were professionals, after all. Death was

job.

quickly!” barked the leader, his voice sharp and

moved in unison without missing a beat, their training and precision unmatched. Blades

they could reach her, however, four figures

They were Maurice’s men.

guards quickly formed a protective circle around Felicia. As the assassins closed in, the men

grunts of effort filled the air as the two sides fought. But

to free themselves. One of

her eyes. She knew these people couldn’t save her. She had never counted on

and charged toward her, determined not to let her escape. Their blades,

a dangerous light. Perfect timing. She