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.

map. But fate

Imogen was pregnant with his child. He came up with a new

In return, they would support him as the

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

why should there be boundaries between us? 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,

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

anyone heard this without context, they might

it really make a difference whether the seal is with you or me? Surely, there’s no need

his words

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

to manipulate before?

was she suddenly

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

young. There’s no rush.

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