Return of the Crowned Heiress

Chapter 436

It was only thanks to Stephan’s quick reflexes and unmatched strength that the worst had been avoided. As he caught Felicia mid–tall, he planted a powerful lock on Frank’s chest, using the momentum to roll them both to safety. They landed away from the edge, unharmed.

Frank, however, wasn’t so lucky. Dragged by gravity and unable to regain his balance, he plunged straight into the grinding machine below. The horrific sound of metal tearing through flesh was the only marker of his end–there wasn’t even time for him to scream.

“Let’s get out of here,” Milke said, shielding Sandra’s eyes from the scene. He didn’t want her to see any of it.

As for whether Frank had accomplices or if someone else had orchestrated the kidnapping, Mike left those questions to his men to handle.

His team had now arrived and taken over the cleanup. They secured the area and ensured no loose ends were left.

Sandra still hadn’t woken up. Her face was flushed, and her hair was soaked with sweat.

Felicia checked her pulse and exhaled in rellet. “She was given a mild sedative. It’s not a heavy dose, but she’s also running a low–grade fever from the shock. Give her some medicine, and she’ll be time. Nothing else to worry about.

tamed his gaze to the subdued attackers on the floot, his

both of us, really. If you re willing, I’d like

paused, then added, “And, of course, there’s Stephan, But he’s already her godfather, so there’s not much more to say

caught Felicia off guard. She glanced at Stephan instinctively, but he had already retreated to the

“Typical,” she thought.

still has a fever. You should get her home and

You can ride

disappeared with his daughter in his arms, leaving no

was obvious he had noticed the unspoken tension between her and Stephan and had deliberately created an

Before she could dwell on it, Mike paused at the door and added, “By the way,

the tall even though Stephan had taken the brunt of the

car. She yanked the door open, climbed inside, and shut it behind her in one smooth

glanced at her. His expression was impassive, but his

now highly aware of the situation, subtly adjusted the