Return of the Crowned Heiress

Marie’s men were like ants on a hot pan, frantically pacing as they tried to find a way to approach Felicia for answers. At this point, there wasn’t even a sliver of hope in sight.

with Stanley and the others around, the entire ship was under Stephan’s control. Maurice’s men were strictly monitored, and their movements were restricted, making it

ssible for them to get anywhere near Felicia, let alone question bet

(contrast, Maurice himselt remained as calm as ever, even finding time to stir up trouble.

Since boarding, Felicia and Stephan had been practically inseparable–eating meals together during the day and sleeping in the same cabin at night. When they were bored, they lounged in the small rooftop garden, and if they felt like it, they would casually fish off the deck.

Test the day before, they had encountered a school of sharks. The deep blue waters teemed with small sharks circling back and forth, sending waves rippling across

itace. Intrigued. Felicia had casualty take several photos of the sight

until Maunce started acting out.

Somehow he always had away of showing up at just the right moment–usually when Felicia and Stephan were together. He would smirk and insert himself into their space like a completely obvious oversted third wheel

a third wheel that was

didn’t get annood. In fact, he didn’t even acknowledge Maurice’s existence. He simply carried on as usual, and

to draw her fell attention

claiming headaches, dizziness, and discomfort.

of wits and subtle rivalry continued until, finally, on the seventh day at sea, their ship

of the legendary

six hours, his death was inevitable While Maurice himself seed untily interent to

ocean. Felicia had a

later, Stanley arrived on the deck and reported, “We’ve confirmed it over the channel. It’s the Carrell family’s ship. Mr. and Mrs. Russell, should

turned to Felicia ntly leaving the decision to

nodded. “I’ve been expecting them ter

stepped back to

been

undoubtedly knew about this location. The once–in–a–decade opportunity was right before them. There

hour later, the other