Return of the Crowned Heiress (Felicia)

Felicia casually reached into her pocket and brushed her fingernail against the surface of a small porcelain vial. Inside, two specially bred venomous creatures stirred slightly, reacting to the subtle vibrations she created. No one noticed her discreet actions. To anyone else, she appeared completely at ease, lounging on the plush couch as if she owned the place. With a lazy tone, she gave orders to Maurice's men.

"I'm hungry. Bring me something good to eat. And I'm thirsty. I want a freshly squeezed juice-none of that boxed stuff."

Though her demanding tone was infuriating, the men had no choice but to obey.

Maurice gave a casual wave of his hand before wheeling himself into the private cabin. "Take care of Ms. Fuller. Don't let anyone slack off."

The door shut behind him, sealing off the noise. One of Maurice's closest men couldn't hide his excitement inside the soundproof room.

"Mr. Glovers, if this girl can really fix your legs, that'd be amazing!"

Maurice's smile was cold, and his voice was calm but carrying a dangerous undertone. "If she actually pulls it off, that's all the more reason to make sure she doesn't walk out of here."

His tone dropped to a chilling softness as he added, "We'll keep her around for now. No harm in letting the goose lay a few golden eggs before we cook it."

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Back in the cabin, Felicia was enjoying her newfound status as a guest. She nibbled on premium dishes and sipped wine worth tens of thousands per bottle. Life was good.

Just as she was savoring the moment, a loud clatter echoed from the far end of the cabin. She turned her head and found herself locking eyes with a disheveled-looking Harvey. "What are you doing here?" they both asked at the same time.

Felicia blinked, but the surprise wore off quickly as the pieces fell into place.

Maurice must've made a stop at the Harmony Medical Center. No way would he have come to Khogend just to pick her up without seeking treatment. Harvey, being the useless fraud he was, had probably boasted about his skills and failed spectacularly. Now, here he was, dragged along as part of Maurice's retaliation. It totally served him right.

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Felicia rolled her eyes and turned away, not bothering to look at him again.

Harvey, on the other hand, was fuming. Seeing Felicia lounging like a queen while he was in such a sorry state made his blood boil. "I knew it! You're in on this with them, aren't you? Did you send that cripple to the clinic? Were you the one who started the fire?" NôvelDrama.Org © 2024.

Felicia froze, caught completely off guard. "What fire? What are you talking about?"

"Don't play dumb!"

Harvey hadn't been conscious when he was thrown onto the plane, so he had no idea what had actually transpired. In his mind, Felicia was behind everything-the sabotage, the fire, and now his abduction.

"You and that cripple are working together! You sent him to Harmony Medical Center to stir up trouble, and then you had the place burned down! And now you've got me abducted, too!"

As Harvey's accusations flew, Felicia

began piecing things together. Her suspicions were right-Maurice had visited the clinic, and Harvey had run his mouth. That must've triggered Maurice's infamous temper,O resulting in this mess.

But a fire? Was Harmony Medical Center burned down? Her brows furrowed.

The thought of Clive hearing such devastating news made her uneasy. His health was already fragile. If he learned about the destruction of his life's work, it might very well be the end for him.

Lost in thought, Felicia didn't notice Harvey fuming like a volcano about to erupt. If his hands weren't tied, he'd be pointing an accusatory finger right in her face.

"Harmony Medical Center was Dad's entire legacy! And you destroyed it, you heartless monster! Felicia, you're a disgrace!"

Without a word, Felicia picked up her glass of wine and tossed its contents straight at Harvey's face.

The red liquid splashed over him, dripping down his hair and clothes. He stood frozen for a moment before flying into an even greater rage.

Unfazed, Felicia set the empty glass down and said coldly, "Harmony Medical Center went down because of you. Don't drag me into your mess. Just because you've got something to say doesn't mean you get to lash out at everyone."