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.

faked his death and stole a map. But fate had

when he learned that Imogen was pregnant with his child. He came up with a new strategy, forming a

In return,

successfully poisoned Stephan, removing the greatest threat. Now, only Imogen stood

you bear the burden. As your husband and the father of our child, it’s my duty to protect you both. Darling, give me the

return it to you, okay?”

they might

being so formal? Does it really make a difference whether the seal is with you or me? Surely,

his

with frustration. Of course, it made a difference! As long as the seal was with her, he would remain nothing more than a

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

she suddenly so

I think

his expression darkened. “She’s still young. There’s no rush. Besides,

Imogen’s tone remained gentle. “But she once told me she wanted to be my sister–in–law.