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.

but all they could see were towering canyon walls and a pile of strange rocks. There was

frustrations toward Pete. Their tone grew increasingly hostile as

nothing here! Are you

because of you. If you’re hiding something,

Carrell. Otherwise, your handful of guards won’t stand a chance against all

complaints escalated into overt

the motley crowd, he said calmly, “The location marked on the map is

same thought echoed in

glances, their expressions a

when rumors circulated that the map was in his possession, he hadn’t confirmed it. Instead, he had used

juncture, he suddenly admitted

dare you lie to us? You’ve been toying with us all along! What are you up

really in your hands. Why don’t you hand it over

boiled over, and they started encircling Pete. Their intentions were clear–they would take the