Return of the Crowned Heiress

The assistant holding the infrared thermometer hesitated for a moment. Was there really a need to snatch up such a simple task that could be completed in a second?

Politely declining, the assistant said, “It’s fine. It’ll only take a moment.”

But Archie forcibly took the thermometer from the assistant’s hand. Though he was talding, his forceful actions made it feel more like he was snatching it.

“I’ll do it”

The assistant was speechless, rubbing his wrist, which got hurt in the process. Rolling his eyes, he muttered, “Fine, suit yourself.”

Archie ignored the reaction of the others in the room. From as far back as he could remember, he had been surrounded by cold stares and disdain. He had long since stopped caring about others‘ opinions.

As long as he could achieve his goals, he was willing to pay any price.

For this reason, he had carefully cultivated an image of loyalty, even if it meant being treated like a dog. He didn’t care.

Clutching the thermometer tightly, he walked step by step toward Stephan. Positioning his body to block the view of others in the room, he swiftly pulled the syringe from his pocket, removed the cap, and injected the contents into Stephan’s IV drip.

IV solution. In

came, there would be no visible wounds or signs of foul play. The blame would fall entirely on the

in his pocket. Then, holding up the thermometer, he

assistant nodded and jotted the temperature down in the record

let out a deep breath of relief. Finding an excuse, he

disposed of

left, Stanley entered the room. Standing

in a supposed coma, opened his eyes. They were sharp

low, lazy chuckle carried a dangerous undertone, enough to send chills

complicated. “Mr. Russell, I never would’ve imagined that the first person your comatose act would lure out was Archie! And he’s considered a part of the Russell

Russell family?” Stephan sneered, ripping off the adhesive tape and tossing the

had paid closer attention, he might have noticed that the IV needle

then! It’s no wonder our people searched for so long without

with Dexter? If

faintly amused glance and asked,