Return of the Crowned Heiress novel Chapter 602

"Hmph!" Johanna pouted. "Every day, I have to watch you play the loving husband with that old hag. You're such a sweet little family of three. It's killing me inside!"

"Patience. Just a little longer. Stephan has already been poisoned. I've secretly looked into it. Even with the most advanced equipment, he doesn't have much time left." Archie's eyes gleamed. "The Russell family will be ours soon!"

Still sulking, Johanna remained silent.

Archie pulled her closer, his gaze filled with genuine adoration. "Be good. I know it's been hard on you, but this is the crucial moment. When Stephan falls, the only one left will be Imogen. She relies on me entirely. We have to endure for just a little longer. We can't risk ruining everything now.

"As soon as we get what we need from her, we'll have achieved our goal. After that, we'll never have to endure anything again."

Following Archie's words, Johanna let her imagination run wild. She was picturing the two of them standing triumphantly at the pinnacle of power.

Her expression softened, a glimmer of joy replacing her frustration. Still, she asked, "And what about the old hag? What's your plan for her?"

"Isn't it obvious? She'll disappear quietly without anyone knowing. That way, nothing will stand in our way anymore," Archie answered without hesitation.

Johanna's expression darkened with satisfaction as she sneered, "Hmph, will you really be willing to? She just gave you a child, after all!"

Archie's expression turned to one of disgust. His dislike for Imogen extended to the child, making it unbearable for him to even think about him.

During the day, he had to force himself to act as a loving husband and father and mask his resistance. He only dropped the act around Johnna.

"Don't be silly. Don't you know how much I love you?" Archie poked Johanna's forehead and said huskily, "The only children I care about are ours."

Johanna's cheeks flushed, and any further words were drowned out in the heat of the moment.