Return of the Crowned Heiress Chapter 514

Felicia kept her head down, her focus entirely on cleaning and treating the wounds on Maurice’s neck.

Even though Maurice was leaning back casually on the rock, he still towered over her by a head. This height difference allowed him to look down at her, his gaze fixed on her every movement.

At this distance, he could see everything–from the soft fuzz on her cheek and the flutter of her eyelashes to the intense concentration on her face.

His gaze slowly went over her delicate features–from her captivating eyes to her dainty nose, and finally, her full and rosy lips.

Maurice’s eyes darkened as his Adam’s apple bobbed slightly. Quietly, he murmured her name, “Felicia.”

Felicia was oblivious to his gaze. Looking up and meeting his eyes, she finally noticed the dangerous, dark look in his eyes, like that of a wolf eyeing its prey. It was the same kind of gare a man had toward his woman–intense, predatory, and dangerous.

Maurice made his move. He leaned in closer, reaching around her waist and pulling her firmly toward him.

However, Felicia reacted at the same time. She applied pressure in her hand that was still pressing on his neck wound. Blood seeped through the reopened scratches, trickling toward his collarbone.

The tense atmosphere lasted several seconds.

fter that, Maurice chuckled and let go of Felicia’s waist. He leaned back against the rock once more, exuding an air of nonchalance.

Felicia wasted no time. She quickly bandaged his wound and stepped back, putting some distance between them. There, all done. Can I take them and leave now?”

Mace didn’t reply, but he didn’t stop her either.

She looked at the Fuller couple. They had been released, and though both looked battered and bruised, they managed to help each other to their feet Thi wear sulable to move about

In a place like this, you would have to keep moving as long you still breathed–injured or not. Otherwise, death would be inevitable.

“Come with me,” Felicia said curtly and started wallding

As she passed by Maurice, her guard was up. She didn’t spare him a glance, but her hand hovered near her weapon, ready just in case he changed his mind at any moment.

Fortunately, he didn’t budge. Still lounging against the rock, he looked entirely at ease with his legs stretched out carelessly in front of him. Well, at least he kept his

Breathing a sigh of relief, Felicia led her parents away.

After they were out of sight, Maurice’s men exchanged uneasy glances, sharing a silent understanding.

Felicia had to be the only person who could leave safely after injuring, confronting, and insulting their boss.

“Mr. Glovers, get a grip!” said one of his trusted men as he was unable to hold back any longer. He advised, “Sir, don’t forget that she’s Mr. Russell’s women. She’s off–limits!”

Two months ago, Maurice had been circling the area near Khogend, showing up wherever Felicia happened to be. He had even secretly stepped in to shield her from danger a few times. His intentions couldn’t have been more obvious.

And what happened next? The Glovers family suffered a string of disasters. Their businesses faced sudden, inexplicable setbacks, forcing Maurice to return to Abid to sort out the mest

But that wasn’t the end of it. Even the senior executives and shareholders in his company started stirring up trouble, testing his patience at every turn. Who else could be behind such calculated rhaus? It was none other than the all–powerful Stephan Russell!