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.

really were responsible. Or maybe it was the work

gave her an air of vulnerability, especially when she cried. The mix of stubbornness and vulnerability in her demeanor

hard for anyone to believe

by her tears. He asked, Mr. Russell,

If he investigated every minor detail, his men would have

avoiding an investigation because he trusted Johanna. It was because he simply didn’t

shrugged. “I’ll have someone escort you back to Seldvale tomorrow. Stay with

was probably the longest sentence Stephan had ever

stay here! Stephan,

she begged, it didn’t stop Stephan in his steps as he

a new report came in. There was an update about the auction happening this Saturday. Among

from the Fullers–a map.

the man delivering the

I went to the auction house to inquire. The map is currently sealed in a metal box, waiting for the auction on Saturday!” The man