Return of the Crowned Heiress novel Chapter 146

In her room, Felicia lay on her bed. She was wide awake after her dream and was unable to sleep again.

Hearing the puppy barking so excitedly, she threw on a jacket and slipped on her shoes before opening the door to see what was happening. She was worried Olivia might have come for revenge in the middle of the night. What if she set fire to the place?

But Felicia never expected that the moment she stepped outside, she would see a tall, striking figure that seemed completely out of place in the village. He radiated a cold, oppressive air of authority.

Under the moonlight, that enchanting face was mesmerizing—almost otherworldly.

Felicia's eyes widened in disbelief as she recognized Stephan standing there.

In an instant, the intimate scenes from that sultry night flooded her mind—the fervent collision, the intense longing. It had felt like a dazzling fireworks display.

Felicia quickly hit the brakes on her thoughts, unwilling to dive deeper.

In the yard, Stephan held the puppy by the scruff of its neck. His long fingers and distinct knuckles were highlighted under the dim light, with visible veins standing out.

In his grasp, the small dog's excited barks turned into whimpers as it became more timid.

Then, Stephan released the dog onto the ground. He locked his deep eyes on her.

Felicia forced a smile. "What a coincidence!"

"It's not a coincidence," Stephan replied leisurely as he approached her. "I came specifically to catch you."

He emphasized the word "catch".

A chill ran down Felicia's spine. Without hesitation, she turned to run.

Holding the dog, Stephan maintained his pace. He was unhurried yet determined as he went after Felicia.

His subordinates wanted to help block her escape, but Stephan waved them off, saying, "I'll handle it myself. You stay put."

"Understood!"

The subordinates exchanged glances as they retreated, all sharing the same thoughts. Their usually fastidious and cleanliness-obsessed boss was now deigning to hold a dog, which suggested a certain affection for it.

One of the subordinates finally pieced it together and asked, "What exactly are we here for?"

Weren't they here to settle scores?

Now, it seemed like it was something else entirely...