Return of the Crowned Heiress novel Chapter 361

Felicia's eyelid twitched, and her lips curled from frustration.

She finally understood what it meant to be a master manipulator. Maurice embodied it perfectly.

His mood shifted faster than the flip of a page. It was unpredictable and impossible to pin down. No one ever knew what he was up to, as his actions lacked rhyme or reason.

If one had to sum it up, Maurice was a man who lived for entertainment. Every decision he made hinged entirely on his whims.

Felicia took a deep breath to calm herself before speaking again. "Mr. Glovers, you should know the only reason I used the twin venomous creature was to protect myself. As long as you don't harm me, I won't scheme against you.

What's done is done. Come to Khogend. I'll remove the twin venomous creature, and we'll part ways, completely even. How about that?"

Felicia tried reasoning with him, but Maurice remained unmoved. He uttered one word. "No."

Felicia was speechless.

There was no negotiating with this man.

Felicia's patience finally snapped. "Fine, then. If that's the case, I'll just remove the twin venomous creature from my own body. Without the connection, the twin venomous creature in you will become useless."

"Hmm, not a bad plan," Maurice replied, his tone entirely sincere. But just as Felicia thought he'd finally relented, he added, "But do you think... anyone will believe you?"

"What do you mean?" Felicia froze, then quickly realized what he was implying. Her voice shot up. "You're planning to spread this? Maurice, are you out of your mind?"

"Why, thank you for the compliment."

It was the first time Felicia had addressed him by name. Surprisingly, he wasn't offended. If anything, her current bristling anger seemed to amuse him.

She was like a little kitten puffing up its fur.

Maurice was almost certain that if he stood in front of Felicia right now, she'd lunge at him with bare claws.

Grinding her teeth, Felicia seethed with fury, yet there was nothing she could do about it.