Return of the Crowned Heiress Chapter 700

Stephan was about to head to the hospital when news arched that Ingen’s cimdition had stabilized. She had just woken up, and the first thing she asked for was to see Caleb

So. Stephan personally carried Caleb, who was sound asleep, and prepared to take him to the hospital

Just as Stephan was about to get into the car, Stanley approached him

“Mr. Russell,” Stanleycalled oot

He repeated the robed man’s words verbatim. The moment Felicia’s name was mentioned, the temperature around Stephan seemed to drop several degrees. His gaze turned dark and Deritying

The tension in the air was palpable. Even Caleb, sensing the unease, whimpered softly, shifting uncomfortably in Stephan’s arms. His tiny mouth puckered, as if on the verge of crying Stephan’s expression remained unchanged, but his hands moved more gently. His defined fingers lightly patted Caleb’s back, soothing the little one back into a peaceful sleep. Since the bronze bell had been destroyed, the venomous creature on Caleb’s body had shown no further signs of activity. Stephan had Caleb thoroughly examined and even had the medical master check his pulse.

The concesion was that Caleb’s condition was completely healthy and stable. The venomous creature, once a threat due to the robed man’s coracion, had disappeared without a trace. T medical master explained

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That news brought them all great relief.

But now, the robed man’s mention of Falicia naised new concerns. What did this mean? Unless, the venous creature in Caleb had been a distraction all along. From the start, the robed man’s and Pete’s seal target had been Felicia!

Stephan handed Caleb to a nearby housekeeper Minutes later, he descended into the underground chamber to face the robed man, who had been tortured to the brink of death

The robed man’s eyes were unfocused, his body barely clinging to life. But when he saw Stephan, a flicker of hope it up in his gaze. Summoning the last of his strength, he said, “Mr. Russell, Pete planted a venomous create in Fold–the Heart Eater!

The Heart Eater, once activated, has no cure, terases all free will, turning the host into a puppet that obeys the controller’s every command! Pete’s original plan was to use Felicia as a to locate the unmarked stand on that map. Only she could find it!”

Having endured immense suffering, the robed man didn’t wait for further questioning and spilled every detail without being prompted

Stanley, standing nearby, was stunned. The relation was overwhelming. He didn’t know whether to ask how Felicia was connected to the venomous creature or why Pete had chosen her as

What connection did Felicia have to the map that everyone was chasing?

Stephan stared at the robed man for a moment. His deep, dark eyes were cold and penetrating, exuding a chilling pressure.

Under Stephan’s gaze, the robed man felt his scalp prickle with fear. He almost burst into tears, pleading. “Mr. Russell, I swear, every word I said is true! Absolutely true!”

“Continue,” Stephan ordered, histone icy and commanding, “What else do you know?

I also know that Pete originally planned to kidnap Felicia and take her out to sea, but he falled. Now, he’s using the care for the Heart Eater as leverage to get Felicia to join him on the voyage. They’ve set the time for the day after tomorrow!”

“The Heart Eater you mentioned–it can control a person’s mind and actions when activated?” Stephan closed his eyes besefly, his mind already forming a conclusion.

The robed man, oblivious to Stephan’s internal calculations, nodded frantically. “Yes! Especially since the Heart Eater in Felicia is of the highest level–aling of venomous creatures! Once triggered, ir immediately seize control of the hour’s consciousness!”

“hut“The robed man heated, unsure whether to speak further. After a moment of internal conflict, he cautiously added, “When we were on the mountain, Pete ordered me to activate the venomous creature, but in failed to control Felicia. It seems that someone else took on the effects and damage of the Heart Eater on her behalf..”