Return of the Crowned Heiress

Chapter 422

Amidst the mix of scents, there was a faint, bitter trace of herbs. It was so subtle it was nearly buried by everything else.

Felicia’s eyes snapped open. She climbed back into the back seat and pointed ahead. “Tumleft, then make a right —‘

Before she could finish, the car door on the other side suddenly opened. A cool night breeze swept in as someone slipped into the passenger seat.

Felicia instinctively glanced up and saw a sharp, chiseled profile. His complexion was pale and cold, his features strikingly defined. She could even see his Adam’s apple shift when he spoke.

“Drive. I’m coming with you,” came the deep, resonant voice.

It was Stephan. Felicia hadn’t expected him to show up, hut considering the unusual bond between him and Mike, it wasn’t exactly shocking.

Stephan, now in the passenger seat, directed his words at Mike. He didn’t even seem to notice Felicia in the back.

who kept one hand on the wheel, glanced back and asked, “What’s next?”

Keep going straight. I’ll

focused on the faint, lingering

guidance, the car weaved through the streets until it finally arrived at

of the moon. The darkness inside was stifling. It was impossible to

sensing the scent still hanging in the air. “This is

He stepped out of the car with deadly intensity and headed straight for the factory’s

but it didn’t stand a chance. After a few brutal kicks, the metal twisted, and the

The gate creaked open.

Mike inside, Stephan tomed to Felicia. His tone was calm but left no

choice, but Felicia couldn’t sit still she bent down, picked up a loose brick from the ground, and tested its weight in her hand before quietly

factory, Mike found the power box. He showed the lever upward, and a blinding spotlight suddenly nickered to life, nooding the area with harsh, unforgiving Light The sudden brightness was disorienting,

shat his eyes, but the split–second

caine swinging down toward his