Return of the Crowned Heiress

Chapter 527

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Kayla was momentarily captivated by Pete’s tender, soft gaze that she could just drown in. Her face flushed a deep red from shyness.

For a fleeting moment, she felt that all the hardships endured during their arduous journey had been worth it–especially with how considerate Pete had been to her throughout. Her heart was brimming with sweetness.

After her bashfulness subsided, she finally registered his statement.

They had arrived? Arrived where?

Looking around, there wasn’t the slightest sign of any so–called kingdom. Could it really be a miniature kingdom, one so small that she couldn’t see it?

Kayla wanted to ask, but Pete’s gaze was already focused ahead.

in front had started to argue. They had reached the spot marked on the map, but all they could see were towering

crowd geared their frustrations toward Pete. Their tone grew increasingly hostile as

there’s nothing here! Are you trying to lead us astray on

for days because of you. If you’re hiding something, don’t blame us

Mr. Carrell. Otherwise, your handful of guards won’t

escalated into overt

and instinctively wanted to defend Pete, but he stopped her. Facing the motley crowd, he said calmly, “The location marked on

thought echoed in

a mix of

was in his possession, he hadn’t confirmed it. Instead, he had used

critical juncture, he suddenly

lie to us? You’ve been toying with us all along!

is really in your hands.

Pete. Their intentions