Return of the Crowned Heiress

Chapter 530

After a few shots, those who had been climbing the rock face–no matter how strong or famous they had been in life–turned into cold, lifeless corpses at the bottom.

They were caught off guard, and even those who realized what was happening had nowhere to run.

Their blood spread, staining the ground. The intricate patterns came to life, almost completely illuminated. There was just a little bit more to go.

But just when it seemed it would be completed, it stopped abruptly.

Pete ordered for two more shots to be fired into the depths, but it was still insufficient to complete the last pattern.

“Alas…” Pete sighed, almost as though he was disappointed, but it seemed to be within his calculations as well.

then turned to Kayla, offering her a soft, affectionate smile. He asked slowly, “Kayla, do

a moment. She felt the progression was a bit too fast. After all, they hadn’t even officially become a

admit that she had deep feelings for Pete, and she also valued the power and influence of

was the best option

“Pete, you already know the answer. My heart is yours. Of course, I

you’re willing to do anything for me, right?” Pete asked as he took a step closer to her, his breath nearly

face flushed again. Instinctively, she wanted to nod and

the grim scene in the crevice below and

of fear and dread washed over her, seeping through every pore of her being and

icy waters of midwinter. All the admiration and fantasies she had harbored just moments ago shattered in

had known but an expression full of malice. Those eyes that had once been so tender and focused now glowed

Before those people had fallen into the crevice, Pete had patiently answered all their questions. It was because the dead were