Return of the Crowned Heiress novel Chapter 301

Felicia tilted her head slightly, unable to say another word in defense.

What was the point? Explaining herself was like talking to a wall.

No one cared about her grievances or the injustice she'd faced.

Felicia shook her head, deciding not to waste her breath. She grabbed the dazed Carmen by the arm and walked off without looking back.

On the way down the mountain, Carmen didn't mention what had just happened near the old tower, nor did she mention Myra. Instead, she kept things light, chatting with Felicia about random stuff and pointing out the scenery along the trail.

Felicia smiled, catching on to Carmen's way of steering the conversation away from heavier topics. She played along, appreciating the effort to lighten the mood.

Their chatter made the descent fly by, and soon, they arrived the base of the hill.

At the feet of the mountain, Carmen's face lit up when she suggested, "How about heading for stew? My treat!"

"Sure!" Carmen said with a grin. "I’ll take you up on that!"

"Go ahead and eat all you want! Let's find a good spot, and you can order anything you like."

Carmen was the kind of friend who always had your back.

The two of them hadn't known each other long, but their bond had been cemented during a life-or-death moment on the rooftop. Over time, they'd found themselves kindred spirits, their struggles mirroring each other's in uncanny ways. Naturally, they'd become each other's one and only confidant.

Felicia and Carmen shared a smile and walked together to the bus stop at the foot of the hill. The area had plenty of options to get back into the city—buses, cabs, and even private rides.

But trouble always had a way of showing up when you least expected it.

Just as they walked toward the stop, a car came screeching straight at them. Felicia's reflexes kicked in, and she yanked Carmen back just in time.

The car skidded to a halt exactly where they had been standing a second ago.

Immediately, all four doors flew open. Five burly men jumped out, their intentions clear—they were after Felicia.

Felicia's eyes narrowed. She shoved Carmen hard and barked, "Run!"