Return of the Crowned Heiress Chapter 387

Johanna, however, refused to believe it.

She only believed what she had seen. The investigation results pointed to the Fuller family- how could it not be related to them?

Unless… Stephan was trying to protect the Fuller family.

She was heartbroken, her eyes reddening as she asked, “Stephan, is it because of Ms. Fuller that you’re no longer pursuing the murderer who killed Archie?”

He didn’t respond.

The investigation had marked the Fuller family as a ‘suspect‘, which meant there was no solid proof linking them to the crime.

Based on his usual methods, if someone appeared on his suspect list, he always believed in killing, even if there was a mistake, rather than letting anyone go free.

So, why hadn’t he acted against the Fuller family yet?

He could deceive others but not himself.

It was because Felicia also shared the same last name.

Stephan stood tall and unmoving in the shadowed area, his voice cold, deep, and slow, “I will find out the truth in three days at most.”

Three days?

Johanna only felt like sneering.

She couldn’t even wait three hours, wanting nothing more than to wipe out the Fuller residence, tie up every Fuller family member, and kill them all!

Why would she have to wait another three days?

What if Stephan still couldn’t find evidence? Would Archie have died for nothing?

Dizziness clouded her vision, and she wasn’t sure if it was a side effect of the concussion or from her agitation.

However, she held it back.

“Stephan, I trust you. I know you’ll give me and Archie an explanation.”

Tears welled in her eyes as she looked at him, her gaze bright with reliance, admiration, and unconditional trust.

Johanna was sure they would have softened at this sight if it were any other man.

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After a pause, she continued, “Stephan, I can tell you’re not indifferent toward Ms. Fuller. But… she seems to have quite a connection with that man today. They look very well- matched…”

She didn’t know Maurice, but when she saw Felicia get into the car with him, she couldn’t contain her excitement. She had to bring it up to make sure Stephan didn’t forget.

She wanted him to see clearly that Felicia, a flirtatious and fickle woman, likely had more than just one or two men around her!

“As far as I know, Ms. Fuller was even engaged to the young heir of the Lawson family in a grand ceremony that stirred the whole city. She has been so skillful in managing men all this time. With such methods, she must be even more unscrupulous in private…”

“Shut up!” Stephan’s cold, sharp command stopped her.

His presence had turned dangerously heavy, a sign of his anger, a subtle but growing menace. She was frightened and flustered under his cold, piercing gaze, her heart racing. “Stephan…” “I’ll let this slide out of respect for Archie, but there won’t be a next time.”

With that, he turned and left, carrying an overwhelming chill.

It took Johanna a long time to calm her wildly beating heart. Her hands even shook.

When angry, he radiated a murderous intent that was overwhelming and terrifying.

She was sure that if it weren’t for Archie, Stephan might have killed her in his rage!

Was it just because she bad–mouthed Felicia?

Felicia… was really a thorn in her side.

She clenched her fists. Whether for Archie’s vengeance or her sharp intuition as a woman, she knew she had to do something.