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.

reached the spot marked on the map, but all they could see were towering canyon walls and a pile of strange rocks. There was

geared their frustrations toward Pete. Their tone grew

here! Are you trying to

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

Carrell. Otherwise, your handful of

escalated into

was infuriated and instinctively wanted to defend Pete, but he stopped her. Facing the motley crowd, he said calmly,

The same thought echoed in

exchanged glances, their expressions a mix

he hadn’t confirmed it. Instead, he had used the Fuller couple as a diversion, claiming they were the only ones who had seen the real map

at this critical juncture, he suddenly admitted to having

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

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

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