Return of the Crowned Heiress

Return of the Crowned Heiress Chapter 541

Those bastards sure were fast runners.

Above, the helicopter had already spotted them. The person standing at the cabin door and peering down anxiously appeared to be Stanley.

The rope ladder had been lowered, swaying wildly with the helicopter’s movements and the wind.

Felicia glanced at the distance and noticed there was still quite a way to go before they could reach the ladder. However, they were running out of time.

The collapse above was worsening by the second. In less than two minutes, this place would turn into a wasteland of rubble.

With Stephan gripping her hand and pulling her forward, Felicia felt she was already running at her limit, but his speed was even faster. Her feet barely touched the ground. She felt as though she were a kite being dragged along by him.

Dust, sand, and fragments of debris whipped at her face, clinging to her hair and clothes.

Felicia was out of breath, but she had no choice but to keep going. She gritted her teeth to endure.

And right at that moment, a massive boulder plummeted from above.

the side. Although his reaction was lightning–fast, the impact wave still

Felicia heard Stephan

Stephan shielded Felicia with his body, protecting her from the

out instinctively, trying to shield

regretful. If she hadn’t gone down

“I’m fine. Don’t worry.”

took a couple of deep breaths, Warm air brushed against her

She flinched reflexively.

his tone still lazy but tinged with

“L‘

that her efforts had been pointless. The explosions above were powerful enough that even

she simply shut

pushed himself up, pulling Felicia to her feet as well. He leaned in closer, then chuckled

was rendered speechless by his

resumed running. This time, their path was smoother, and they quickly reached the

the ladder didn’t quite touch the

first,”