Return of the Crowned Heiress novel Chapter 449

Kayla was stunned from the moment Gabrielle opened her mouth. She blurted out, "How did you know I have the map?"

She instantly regretted the slip-up. She had walked right into Gabrielle's trap.

Gabrielle arched a brow in amusement and replied proudly, "Well, now I know."

Kayla's face turned ashen, but her mind worked fast. Her family was no longer able to support her. She'd rather give up on that useless map in exchange for connections with the Carrell family of Seldvale.

Besides, she could muddle through it if the Carrells managed to decipher the constellations on the map! Who knew? She might even lay claim to the legendary treasure!

Always a flexible woman, Kayla now put on an obedient, smiling face. She replied sweetly, "Aunt Gabrielle, I can't say no to your request. Here's the map…"

She pulled out the map from her shirt pocket and handed it to Gabrielle with both hands. Gabrielle shot her a look of approval for her deference. "You're sensible."

"Aunt Gabrielle, I'll have to count on you in the future."

"That's for sure. I'm always generous to my younger relatives." Gabrielle took the map and tossed it at the bodyguards without so much as taking a look. One would wonder if she had full trust in Kayla or if she was confident that Kayla wouldn't have the guts to trick her.

She said to the guards, "Bring the map to Pete."

"Got it."

The bodyguards took the map and carried out Gabrielle's orders right away. Kayla was worried that the map might be swapped again when it was delivered, which would be really funny. She'd end up like Dexter and Myra, unable to explain the whereabouts of the map.

Thankfully, her worries did not materialize. Pete was waiting in a car on the first floor.