Return of the Crowned Heiress

Back at the Russell residence, Johanna tightened the belt around her neck and, using the weight of her body, desperately pulled in the opposite direction. Soon, the feeling of suffocation came. Her face tomed red, and the veins on her forehead bulged.

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Su only needed to release some of the pressure or, by instinct, choose to give up, and she would be able to breathe fresh air and save herself. But she didn’t want to.

Whenever her resolve wavered because of the pain, all she had to do was glance at Archie on the ground and remember their past. Her heart would feel like it was being tom apart, causing her unbearable pain..

She had lost all courage and hope to live on. Life or death, she would go with him.

The feeling of oxygen deprivation grew stronger. Johanna could no longer make a sound, her limbs began to spasm, her vision blurred, and everything around her became a haze. It was almost over. She was about to die.

But just then, the tightly shut window was smashed open. A shining dagger flew out and instantly severed the belt from her hands.

Her body, propelled by inertia, fell to the ground.

Johanna, yanked back from the brink of life and death, gasped for air. She opened her mouth wide, desperately inhaling. Her throat was making wheezing sounds as though it was an old bellows. The long–awaited air flooded her lungs, and her body began to revitalize in that instant.

her neck, glaring at the person who had saved her. She was irritated. What business did

bracing himself against the window ledge. He easily jumped inside. Under the light of the

an air of nobility–except for the bloodstains and dirt on his crisp suit, which made him appear

him. He was none other than

deal between Pete and Archie. If anything, they were allies. They both saw the Russell family as

time, Archie returned to the Russell family after faking his death because of Pete’s command. Pete was also

what perfect timing! What does my life or death have to do with you?

Hes

by her words. He smiled, still maintaining his

the first time they met, assuming he was of good character. In reality, after getting to know him better, one would realize he was an enigmatic person.

a casual tone as if he were discussing the weather, “Is he dead? Looks like I really bet on the wrong horse this

an ambitious underling with no real ability. It’s already a miracle he made it this far.

of his criticism of Archie.

calm down. I took a great risk to come here because I couldn’t bear to see you die like this. How about you come

expression remained