Return of the Crowned Heiress novel Chapter 656

"Really?" This time, Pete was the one who was surprised.

When he first heard that the women trapped in the bomb shelter had been rescued, he considered many possible culprits. But he hadn't expected it to be Felicia.

"How did she get involved in this?" Pete's expression hardened, but he quickly relaxed, taking a sip of the wine at his side. A familiar smirk curled on his lips. "Interesting. No wonder Mr. Russell has his eyes on her. She's certainly different."

"Forget about being different! My plan is urgent, and we can't afford any more delays! Besides, that woman isn't alone. She has a whole group protecting her. I barely escaped capture today!"

The hooded man's tone was laced with fury. He had always been untouchable. Yet today, he had been forced into such a disgraceful retreat. His eyes gleamed coldly. "We need to act fast. No more stalling!"

Pete didn't argue. Instead, he nodded cooperatively. "Understood. I'll have someone lure Felicia out. Once she's within reach, you can use the bronze bell to control her. She'll be ready to execute new commands when she loses consciousness."

"The sooner, the better. The longer we wait, the greater the risk." The hooded man's anger simmered down, though he still cast Pete a wary glance. Pete was being surprisingly agreeable today.

Was he really going along with the plan… or was he scheming something else?

Suspicion flickered in the hooded man's eyes as he bluntly asked, "What exactly is your plan?"

Pete chuckled, setting his wine glass down. "No need to be so tense, sir. Aren't we on the same boat?"

Then, he clapped his hands with a knowing smile. "I even prepared a little surprise for you. Why don't you take a look?"

At his cue, footsteps echoed from behind a decorative screen. A delicate shadow appeared, outlined against the screen's surface.