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.

moment the gun turned toward her forehead, Maurice’s

on, Aim at me.

the gun away, clicked the safety back on, and tossed it aside. Then he shouted, “Are you insane? What if it mistired? “Then I guess I’d be out of

he would have dealt with them long ago. But this was Felicia. And all he

banking on the fact that I can’t bring myself to hurt you! You’re gonna drive me

Felicia thought, shooting him a

hand at Scarlet. Without hesitation, Scarlet stepped forward to

“We’re leaving.” Felicia said.

to go. Scarlet opened the door to her car, ready to

behind them in an instant and grabbed Felicia’s wrist. He asked, “Were you

surprised and failed to control her expression. Although it was just a second,

“His eyes narrowed