<b>Fuller </b>couple as “ilving
So, now that the teal map had disappeared and the Cartells refused to admit it was in their possession, they had chosen to use the F
instead
In the end, it was kanna getting <b>back </b>at them.
maps‘
Felicia felt conflicted. She couldn’t understand why the Fuller couple had gone to such lengths, dragging themselves into this inescapable vortex. Were they really risking everything<b>, </b><b>even </b>their lives, just to protect Ka?
Seeing her displeased expression, Stephanexined, “Before I spread the news about the Carrells, they had already taken the Fuller couple with them.”
In other words, it wasn’t his doing, so he couldn’t be med
Felicia couldn’t help butugh. Stephan, a man known for his decisive, ruthless actions that struck fear into the hearts of others, was someone who dealt with people coldly and mercilessly.
couple, Dexter had stolen from him, feigned ignorance, and even sent the item to an auction house as an act of provocation,
Yet in this matter involving the Fuller couple exposing the secret to the world.
Anyone else would have been dead a hundred times <b>over </b>by now, but he tolerated the Fuller family time <b>and </b>time <b>again</b>.
Felicia low the reason why.
This thoughtfulness and consideration he had for her was something he showed but never spoke of
Felicia blinked and leaned forward, nting a quick kiss on Stephan’s lips before retreating just as swiftly. She said softly, “I understand.”
Stephan, 100, caught the meaning in her eyes, with a faint smirk, he asked, “That’s it?”
“What else do you want?” Felicia pointed toward the convoy <b>outside</b>, reminding him, “Stephan, you’re supposed to leave now.”
As soon <b>as </b>she finished speaking and began backing away, Stephan grabbed her. Startled<b>, </b><b>she </b>thought he would kiss her with his usual domineering, tyrant–like Tervor. Bat to her surprise, this time, <b>his </b>kiss was achingly gentle.
It left Felicia stunned, stuckin a daze.
She opened her eyes to look at Stephan He<b>, </b><b>too</b>, gazed deeply into her eyes. His expression was focused, almost reverent, as he lowered his head slightly. He traced her lips with careful precision, lingering and exploring.
The world fell silent, <b>leaving </b>only the sound of their racing hearts.
After a long while, Stephan released her and rested his forebead against hers as he chuckled softly. “Wait for me toe back. I’ll marry you.”
Felicia blinked. “why don’t you marry into my family instead? I’ve <b>got </b>the bridal home <b>ready </b>right here. Just make sure to bring plenty of dowry.”
Much to her surprise, Stephan chuckled and agreed, “Sure.”
The off–road–convoy rumbled out of town in a grand procession.
Befour leaving, Stephan assigned a group of his men to stay with Felicia, both to assist her and to ensure her safety. He mentioned that thest time he returned to Seldvale, Felicia <b>was </b>kidnapped by Maurice.
This time, be made sure to leave some men to keep her <b>safe</b>.
Among the inen Jett behind was someone Felicia was familiar with. When she <b>was </b>kicked out of the Fuller family and stayed at the Russell estate for over half a month, this man, Stanley, had been her driver.
was from Standry that Felicia leaned that Steplun had originally nned to leavest night,
She thought about it for a moment. It turned out that when Stephan scaled her wallst night, it was just to say goodbye before <b>leaving </b>Khogend. But instead, she had grabbard tam by the cor and draggedm to bed. novelbin
Felicia nked onrt own saliva. Thankfully, she had trained herself to maintain a calm exterior, so no one noticed anything unusual.
Marley cluelessly called out, “Mis. Hussell, air you going on? I’ll being the car atuand<b>.</b>“
Tricia nodded at first, she did need to go out Previously, she had been taking cabs to get around. Having a driver <b>op </b>call now was definitely much more convenient. However, she suddenly realized something and asked, “Wall amute What did you call ine?”
was rendered speeddess<b>. </b>
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