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

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

Carrells eliminate Stephan. In return, they

He successfully poisoned Stephan, removing the greatest threat. Now, only

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

has settled, I’ll return it to you, okay?” Archie sounded

this without context, they

emotions. “Archie, why are you being so formal? Does it really make a difference

his words

frustration. Of course, it made a difference! As long as the seal was with her, he would remain nothing more than a son–in–law of the family. Only with the seal in his

easy to manipulate before? Wasn’t she hopelessly in love

was she suddenly

was about to say more when Imogen changed the subject. “Archie, I think Johanna’s

still young. There’s no rush. Besides, she might not even like the ones you

told me she wanted to be my sister–in–law. Did