Return of the Crowned Heiress novel Chapter 29

hapter 29 

reworks seemed to have exploded in Felicia’s mind! 

he had indeed said that! But how did Stephan know? 

he had been using his name to intimidate the criminals, and if he got mad, he could simply abandon her 

this desolate place to fend for herself, ensuring she’d never live to see another day. 

alicia shivered, momentarily at a loss for how to smooth things over. Fortunately, the chaotic situation dn’t require her to respond. 

he gang of criminals intended to go down fighting, but they had to be capable of doing so! 

ephan’s subordinates were few but highly trained, each one worth a hundred of the criminals. Under uch overwhelming force, there was no doubt the last criminal fell, defeated. 

ne of Stephan’s subordinates stepped forward, collecting the criminals‘ weapons and checking each ne for signs of life. After confirming they were all incapacitated, he returned to report, “Mr. Russell, it’s I taken care of.” 

tephan acknowledged him with a casual hum, his gaze shifting to Felicia. 

or a moment, she didn’t react, but then it hit her–she was still in his arms! 

Sorry!” 

he instinctively tried to jump down, but Stephan had lost his patience. He released her, unceremoniously ropping her to the ground. 

e didn’t want her wrapped around him for even a moment longer. 

alicia winced as she landed, holding her backside in silent frustration. Fortunately, the ground was soft 

ass, so she wasn’t injured. 

ith the bandits dealt with, attention was turned to Lance and his lackeys 

alicia picked up a rock and hurled it at the pickup truck. During the gunfight, Lance and his lackeys had owered behind the vehicle, too scared to show themselves! 

specially when they heard Stephan had come–fear drove them into a frenzy as they fled deeper into the 

oods! 

they ran at that point, they might still find a way to survive. Staying put would only mean certain death! 

alicia wanted to chase after them, but with a bullet in her leg, she could only helplessly watch as they scaped. 

ephan wasn’t interested in dealing with such minions. He turned and headed toward the helicopters. 

elicia got up, limping after him. 

ey were several hundred miles away from Khogend, and with the pickup truck’s gas tank shot up, there as no way to drive away. The only way out was to follow Stephan. 

he could only hope he was feeling generous enough. 

everal helicopters were parked in the clearing ahead. Felicia watched as Stephan boarded one of the J 

seling uneasy, she hesitated but couldn’t muster the courage to stay behind, so she followed him. 

‘ithout an order, his subordinates hesitated, unsure whether to stop her. They could only watch as she barded the helicopter. 

Chap 290