Return of the Crowned Heiress

Chapter 522

Felicia’s curiosity was piqued, which was rare. Raising an eyebrow, she said, “Then let’s go together. I’m curious to see what kind of place could attract 30 many people like moths to a flame.”

Stephan chuckled softly and took her hand. “I wasn’t planning to let you go anywhere else to begin with.”

The rainforest was far too dangerous. Here, even plants could be lethal, let alone the animals. He couldn’t possibly let Felicia leave his side. Now, more than ever, it was safer to keep her close

“Let’s move. The Carrell family should’ve already reached the destination. If we head there now, the timing will be just right,” Felicia said, recalling the general direction.

She took account of the time and figured that Stanley should have arrived with his men by now. They would also have left behind markings along the

way.

Eagerly, Felicia sling her bag over her shoulder and started to march ahead. However, Stephan grabbed the hood of her jacket, stopping her.

Before she could react, her bag was taken off her shoulders. Stephan handed it to one of his men and stood in front of her, crouching slightly. “Get on.” “What? Does he want to carry

y me she thought

rubbed her nose and declined, “I can walk on my own. I don’t need

step back, then firmly hoisted her onto his back with

Stephan’s lean but powerful back. It

comfortably against his back. She was utterly

with minimal rest, her legs ached terribly. She had been relying on sheer

now that she had relaxed, the full weight

on the crook of Stephan’s neck, Felicia let the gentle rhythm of his strides

the petite figure hiding in the shadows of the dark rainforest, silently watching this scene unfold. Jealousy, anger, and a

“Stephan!”

chorus of insects and frogs,

It was Johanna.

all over her clothes. The moment she saw Stephan, she pouted, looking pitifully aggrieved. Her eyes immediately reddened as

you…” she exclaimed, then

of his men stepped forward and blocked Jolianna from throwing herself