Return of the Crowned Heiress novel Chapter 221

Mina was brimming with anger, barely restraining herself from shouting out the name of the killer. She longed to expose the truth, to openly reject Dexter's insincere gestures, and to unleash her fury at him and his daughter.

But before she could erupt, Jeremy walked in and skillfully defused the tension.

"Don't upset yourself anymore," Jeremy said, addressing Mina in a concerned tone. "Take care of your health. We've worked with Ruben for so many years. I'm heartbroken over what happened to him, too."

Turning to the bodyguard, who still looked indignant, Jeremy added, "The dead deserve respect, and grieving families deserve understanding. Let's not get upset. It's only natural for her to feel this way.

With Jeremy's mediation, the bodyguard said nothing more and began picking up the scattered gifts and the thick envelope from the floor. His movements were reluctant but composed.

Jeremy, seeing that Mina seemed to have aged another ten years in just two days, sighed deeply. "My condolences," he said, his voice heavy. "Ruben is gone, but the truth will come to light. Please take care of yourself."

He pulled out a small stack of cash—just a thousand dollars—and placed it gently on the table. "This is just a small token of my sympathy," he said. "Ruben and I worked together for many years, and we've known each other for so long. I hope you won't mind the small amount."

Mina's gaze remained fixed on the bodyguard, her eyes burning with hatred so intense it seemed almost intangible. Oblivious to this, Jeremy remembered a message he was asked to deliver.

Jeremy added, "Oh, by the way, Ms. Felicia asked me to pass along her regards."

Mina froze, the words pulling her back to that day in the Fuller residence's dining room. She had pleaded desperately, asking what she should do. At the time, Felicia had calmly advised her to call the police, recover the body, and let the authorities investigate.

When Mina questioned why she shouldn't directly accuse the killer, Kayla, Felicia had asked her a simple but cutting question. She asked Mina if she thought that Myra and Dexter would ever let Kayla bear the label of a murderer.