Return of the Crowned Heiress novel Chapter 215

Felicia feigned just the right amount of surprise and concern before suggesting, "In that case, why don't we head to the scene, Sebastian?"

The rescue team was hard at work at the beach near Cedar Street. A crane loomed over the water, its engine humming loudly as a crowd of onlookers gathered outside the police tape, some genuinely concerned, others merely curious.

As Felicia stepped out of the car, the rescue team's shouts rang out.

"We've located the vehicle! We're confirming the position!"

"Divers, secure the car underwater! Crane team, be on standby!"

"Three, two, one—crane, lift!"

The crane lifted the submerged Rolls-Royce from the river with a mechanical groan. Water poured from every crevice, and the license plate confirmed it was indeed the Fuller family's missing car.

Sebastian, standing beside Felicia, frowned and instinctively blocked her view. "Alright, that's enough. You shouldn't be looking at something like this. It's not for the faint of heart."

"If I were faint-hearted, I wouldn't have come," she replied, gently brushing his hand aside. Her eyes remained fixed on the scene.

As the waterlogged vehicle was lowered onto solid ground, the shadowy figure of the driver in the front seat became visible.

Mina, who had been waiting anxiously nearby, broke down completely the moment she saw the lifeless form inside the car.

"Ruben! Ruben!"

Sobbing uncontrollably, she shoved her way toward the vehicle, but officers held her back firmly.

"Madam, please stay calm. The forensic team will be here shortly to examine the scene. We can't disturb the evidence before they've completed their work," one officer explained, his voice steady but firm.

Mina's wails escalated into hysterical screams. The sight of Ruben's lifeless body drained the last shred of strength from her. She clutched her chest, gasping for air, before collapsing backward.