Return of the Crowned Heiress

Scarlet weighed her options and realized the best choice would be to tell the truth. She could easily deal with the raging Maurice if she repeated Felicia’s speculations.

But she didn’t.

Instead, she smiled, her expression blossoming with mischief. She said slowly, “Unless my boss gives the go–ahead, I can’t just spout nonsense. Besides, just because someone Is a suspect doesn’t mean they’re the real culprit. My boss would never approve of handling things your way”

Scarlet’s words hit Maurice’s sour spot. “Mr. Glovers, you and my boss are not the same kind of people. Wouldn’t you agree?”

Maurice’s face fell His fingertwitched, and the salety clicked off, landing on the trigger.

Just then, a hand reached out and covered the gun muzzle. A moment later, the gun’s direction shifted. Now, it was aimed at Felicia

And the one who moved it? Felicia herself.

She was awake. Her face was ashen, her lips devoid of color. She was so weak that she had to lean against the car for support.

the gun turned toward

Aim at me. But don’t you

he shouted, “Are you insane?

were anyone else, he would have dealt with them long ago. But this was Felicia. And all he

just banking on

shooting him a disgusted

at Scarlet. Without hesitation, Scarlet

“We’re leaving.” Felicia said.

Scarlet opened the door to her car, ready to

them in an instant and grabbed Felicia’s wrist. He asked, “Were you poisoned? Or did someone plant a venomous

control her expression. Although it was just a second, it was enough for Maurice

it “His