Return of the Crowned Heiress

Chapter 498

On the journey from Khogend to Seldvale, the Fuller couple remained unusually compliant. They neither struggled nor attempted to escape.

They both lanew deep down that neither of them would abandon the other. If they couldn’t escape together, there was no point in running at all.

Kayla successfully completed her task.

Upon returning to the Carrell residence in Seldvale, she didn’t concern herself with where the Fuller couple would be taken. Instead, her first question to the maid at the door was “Has Pete returned?”

“Pete returned not long ago. He’s in the main hall.”

Perfect!

Upon hearing this, Kayla eagerly ran toward the main hall.

Inside the hall, Pete sat leisurely in a foldable chair made of rosewood, sipping tea with an air of refinement and nobility.

His hands, holding the teacup, were strikingly pale, yet pronounced veins crisscrossing beneath

and voice, calling out sweetly,

up with his dark eyes. His sharp nose, faintly smiling lips, and kind gaze exuded warmth. In a gentle tone, he replied,

bravely approached him and wrapped her arm around his. In a coquettish and playful manner, she said, “Pete, I’ve brought the Fuller couple to you.

“What kind of reward

hm?

“Pete, has the map been deciphered? Are you planning to go there yourself? I want to go with

Pete agreed warmly as

That was it?

was overjoyed. She had expected Pete to refuse but was surprised by his willingness to indulge

“Thank you,

Pete!”

elated that she didn’t notice Pete subtly withdrawing his arm as he raised his teacup to take

teacup, the

with Kayla and the Fuller couple, heading to the