Return of the Crowned Heiress novel Chapter 625

Unfortunately, there was no second chance in life!

"Don't be afraid, Archie. Don't be scared. I'll join you soon…"

Johanna forced out a smile, her gaze slowly shifting around the room. The knife that Imogen had been holding was gone, and only a sturdy belt remained on the ground.

Johanna crawled forward on her knees, grabbed the belt, and looped it around her neck.

…

Meanwhile, outside, the sounds of battle broke out.

A group of unidentified intruders rushed into the Russell residence. They were armed with weapons as they headed straight into the villa.

Stanley, leading a group of people, was already stationed at the door. He had clearly been waiting for a long time.

When the intruders charged forward and saw the scene, they were momentarily stunned and felt a surge of unease!

This wasn't what they had imagined.

Wasn't it said that the head of the Russell family, Stephan, had been fatally poisoned and that the family was in disarray? They had thought that with the current lack of leadership, only the blind and harmless Imogen remained.

And with Archie successfully obtaining the family's seal, he should have taken control of the Russell family by now and aligned forces with them from the inside. Being caught off guard, the intruders hesitated, and their momentum faltered.

Stanley scoffed and arrogantly declared, "Prepare to die, you fools!"

As soon as he finished speaking, a group of people charged out from the villa. They were the Russell family's forces who had been waiting in the building. With blades flashing and swords clashing, the two sides quickly engaged in a battle.

The leader of the intruders looked around. Realizing the gravity of the situation, he shouted, "Is Stephan okay? Where is he? Where did Archie go?"

Stanley swiftly took down two intruders with ease and leisurely answered, "Don't bother. There's no need for Mr. Russell to make an appearance to deal with insignificant fools like you.

"As for Archie…" Stanley paused, then answered, "He's dead."

By now, the intruders had no more doubts. They had fallen into a trap! All the information they had received was fake! The agents they had planted were likely already exposed and removed by the Russell family.

His subordinates came one by one to report, "Mr. Russell, the backyard has been searched. There's no sign of him."

"Mr. Russell, we've checked the front. There's no one there either."

"Mr. Russell, we've searched everywhere, and there's no trace of him."

Pete had disappeared, as if he had vanished into thin air, nowhere to be found in the Carrell family!

Since he wasn't here, he must be hiding elsewhere!

"Keep searching!"

Stephan stood up, his eyes narrowing dangerously as if struck by a sudden realization. He raised his foot and headed for the door, climbing into the car parked outside.

"We're going back!"