Return of the Crowned Heiress

Chapter 406

As soon as Dexter took the item from the man, the man lost his grip and slipped back into the sea, disappearing into the depths.

The man was gravely injured. Even if Dexter managed to pull him up, he probably wouldn’t have survived.

Dexter felt a pang of pity and regret, but he couldn’t help sighing at the tragedy. It was such a simple favor. How could he not agree to it?

But Dexter was shocked when he saw what the item was. His heart began to race, and he was tempted. His mind and his heart were at war! In the end, greed triumphed over reason.

He tucked the item into his jacket and left the party early with his bodyguards. He returned to shore on his own yacht, pretending the whole incident had never happened.

After all, the man who entrusted him with the item was dead!

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Dexter kept rationalizing to himself. If it weren’t for his kindness in tossing the man a rope, the man and the item would have sunk to the bottom of the ocean anyway. It would never have made it to Stephan in the first place!

So, this wasn’t stealing. It was fate!

knew all too well the dangers of possessing something this valuable. He kept

went by, and no rumors or

way.

his wildest dreams did he imagine that Myra would

that, darling?” Dexter asked

and scolded, “How could you take another person’s possession? Especially something belonging to

me. Who told you I

was Felicia. I confronted her tonight, wanting to ask if she was the one who hurt Mina. But that brat just threw out

our family is because Stephan knows you took that item?

probably…not the case…” Dexter

were the Russells of Seldvale? They were a force to reckon with, capable of overturning industries with a lift of their finger Crushing a family like theirs would be a walk in the park

Stephan ever discovered what happened,

thought. The realization that his greed might drag his wife and children into this mess filled

longer!” Myra said decisively. “It doesn’t matter whether Stephan knows or not. We have to return the item immediately.

matter back to them, returning the item now might earn them some mercy. If he hadn’t, then returning it

“You’re right! We’ll do as you