Return of the Crowned Heiress

Chapter 410

Stephan fixed his gaze on Johanna.

She shrank back, looking absolutely terrified. Her innocent expression carried just the right amount of panic. It was as if she truly had no idea what he was talking about.

Stephan’s expression darkened. “Are you sure you don’t know anything?”

Johanna was on the verge of tears. She hesitated before making up her mind. She bit her lip and admitted, “I… I was involved in this. The rumors about the Fullers are my doing.

“I hired people online and paid the reporters to create unfavorable publicity for the Fullers, but it wasn’t my plan to bankrupt the Fullers. I just wanted them to get the punishment they deserved! All I did was stir up some rumors. I really had nothing to do with the murder!”

Johanna wiped her tears. “Stephan, even if you blame me, I’ll still avenge my brother!”

Her confession moved a few of the men. After all, she was just trying to get justice for her

brother.

the Fullers really were responsible. Or maybe it was the work of someone else. Either

an air of vulnerability, especially when she cried. The mix of stubbornness and vulnerability

anyone to believe she could be the

Stanley, Stephan’s longest–serving subordinate, wasn’t swayed by her tears. He asked, Mr. Russell, should we

need,” Stephan said. If he investigated every minor detail, his men would have to

because he trusted Johanna. It was because he simply didn’t

“I’ll have someone escort you back to Seldvale tomorrow. Stay with Imogen and take care of her. I’ll handle your

Stephan had ever

want to go! I’ll stay here! Stephan, please don’t

begged, it didn’t stop Stephan in his

came in. There was an update about the auction happening this Saturday. Among the items to be auctioned

from the Fullers–a map.

man delivering the news. “Are you sure

the auction on Saturday!” The man added angrily, “This means the map’s existence is no longer a secret. More people will start targeting it and