Return of the Crowned Heiress

Chapter 531

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Kayla sobbed uncontrollably, her trembling voice stammering as she pleaded, “P–Pete, I can do so much for you. I’m useful! Oh, right, the map! Pete, actually, I hid something from you before. There’s something else on the map I gave you that I kept hidden. When we get back, I’ll give it to you, okay?”

Back when Gabrielle had arrogantly approached her, claiming to establish familial ties, her true intention had been to acquire the map from Kayla. In order to curry favor with the Carrell family and secure Gabrielle’s goodwill, Kayla showed her sincerity by handing over the map.

However, she had kept a trump card up her sleeve. Not even Dexter, her father, knew about it!

There was a highly discreet compartment concealed at a corner of the map. Inside it was a leaf made of gold and was as thin as a cicada’s wing!

The gold leaf was exquisitely crafted, its lifelike veins and intricate details showcasing masterful craftsmanship.

Kayla didn’t know what it was, but anything hidden within a map everyone was fighting over had to be extraordinary. It could very well be a relic tied to the fabled kingdom mentioned in the legends.

unnoticed even by Dexter when

a word about it–not even to Pete. Who would have thought

his tone

as thin as a cicada’s wing. But its veins and patterns

in as much detail as possible.

at the mention of the leaf. That reaction was all the confirmation Kayla needed to prove that she made the right

filled with fear while the other was unreadable

long pause, Pete gently stroked Kayla’s face. The action seemed intimate and tender,

am I supposed to find another woman to take your place, hm?” “P–Pete, the rainforest is so vast. I’m sure I’m not the only woman here. I’ll

she thought of were the Fuller couple. Although they had already fled the group, they couldn’t escape the rainforest

brought her

great idea, but… I lack the patience to wait. So, Kayla, I’m afraid you’ll have to