Return of the Crowned Heiress

Chapter 609

Whoever possessed the Russell family’s seal would gain control over their empire.

With it, one could access the Russell family’s billion–dollar treasures locked away in bank vaults. There were antiques, gold, and countless other priceless items inside. Any one of these would have people fighting over it.

Archie was practically itching to grab Imogen by the shoulders and force her to reveal the seal’s location, but his last shred of reason held him back. He couldn’t

blow his cover yet.

Years of serving the Russell family had taught him patience.

But while he endured, his ambitions grew. Staying a subordinate in the Russell family would never allow him to rise through the ranks, so he schemed his way into Imogen’s life and won over her heart.

Even after marrying into the Russell family, he only managed to confirm one thing. There were two seals, one with Stephan and one with Imogen.

Unfortunately, Stephan had been suspicious of him from the start and guarded against him at every turn.

stole a map. But fate had other

pregnant with his child. He came up with a new strategy, forming a

struck a deal. He would help the Carrells eliminate Stephan. In return, they would support him as

poisoned Stephan, removing the greatest threat. Now, only

I’m your husband–the most important person in your life! Besides, I just want to help you bear the burden. As your husband and the father of our child, it’s my duty to protect you both. Darling, give me

return it

context, they

but her face didn’t betray her emotions. “Archie, why are you being so formal? Does it really make a difference whether the seal is with you or me? Surely, there’s no need for us to draw lines between each

used his words against

was with her, he would remain nothing more than a

before?

was she suddenly

when Imogen changed the subject. “Archie, I think Johanna’s getting older. What do you think about

darkened. “She’s still young. There’s no rush. Besides, she might not even

gentle. “But she once told me she wanted to be my sister–in–law. Did I