Return of the Crowned Heiress

Johanna finally felt a sense of triumph!

She had endured being treated as a lowly figure, keeping a low profile, hiding, and suppressing her feelings while having to watch Archie and Imogen act all lovey dovey in front of her for the longest time.

There were countless times when jealousy had driven her to dig her nails into her palms, to the point that they bled.

But now, she no longer had to hide anything. Johanna felt an immense sense of satisfaction, and her face no longer carried the meek and gentle facade she once wore. Instead, it was filled with unabashed arrogance!

Imogen, if it weren’t for your status, do you really think a blind, aging woman like you could have made Archie treat you so well?

“Let me tell you the truth–Archie is mine! Long before he met you, he and I were already in love! If it weren’t for gaining the Russell family’s trust and getting this seal, he wouldn’t have stomached the disgust of pretending to care for you!

“And I’ve had enough of pandering to you! Why should you be bom into privilege, living life above the rest of us? It’s time for you to experience what it feels like to be trampled on!”

Every single word that came from Johanna’s mouth was her heartfelt resentment toward Imogen. She could finally say

Laloud!

say it all al

Imogen listened, finding it all absurd. “When have Lever wronged you two? When your family fell from grace, I never mistreated you. On the contrary, I treated you like family, Johanna–like a sister! Your clothes, your food, your living conditions–everything I provided for you was the best! Whatever I had, you had too! I never made any distinctions!

“I never asked for your gratitude, but you still feel it wasn’t enough? What would be enough? Handing the entire Russell family over to you? Bowing and scraping at your feet? Is that what it takes to satisfy you?

Imogen let out a long, heartfelt rant, but she had still underestimated just b

how shameless Johanna and Archie could be. Not only did they fail to reflect on their wrongdoings, but they also brazenly accused and criticized her!

In fact, they even retorted firmly, “If we don’t look out for ourselves, who will? is it wrong for us to seek a better life?”

Imogen was rendered speechless, to the point that she burst out laughing suddenly.

the way they twisted that phrase to suit their needs. Regardless, they would have to lookout for

of mockery appeared on Imogen’s face as she decided not to waste her breath

like them could never be

the first place. Moreover, people like Johanna and Archie would always have their own

that you’ve accepted reality. Since that’s the case, let’s end this

Imogen. With both the Russell siblings gone, Archie would have an undisputed

Imogen. In a soothing voice,

face the reality of it all. She let out a soft chuckle as her eyes turned red and a single tear rolled down

me and deceived me. Now that you’ve

accept her fate. “Fine

I won’t

gentleness that made it seem like he was helping

me this far, but..” He gradually tightened the belt

Imogen’s slender neck was

quickly tightened the belt, determined to make it swift and minimize the pain

comers of her lips. Suddenly, a thought crossed her mind, and she tumed to Imogen to add, “Don’t worry, Ms. Russell Once you’re dead, I’ll make sure your son joins you

sentence struck at Imogen’s deepest,

his eyes filled with affectionate indulgence. “Didn’t we agree to wait a little longer before dealing with the child? He still has his use. Just hold out a bit longer. Once we’ve firmly taken control

as

of excniciating pain, Archie regained his senses. Looking down, he met

briet moment, he quickly recalled Imogen’s unusual behavior

When did you regain your sight? You knew all along, didn’t you?” His words came out with great difficulty, but he had already lost all strength Slowly, his body began to slide

giving her

as she twisted the knife deeper into his body, her eyes never leaving

only fair that I deceive you once, don’t you think? Oh, and by the way, you shouldn’t blame me. After all, this

to flow from his body, Archie’s body slid further down, losing all

held an unmistakable tone of satisfaction. “Turns out your blood is warm, after all, I thought