Return of the Crowned Heiress (Felicia)



Chapter 608

In the past, Imogen had never let Johanna lift a finger. She treated Johanna like her own sister, sparing no expense to shower her with gifts, clothes, and jewelry. She even enrolled Johanna in a prestigious school with an annual tuition fee of over a million dollars, giving her every opportunity to polish her future.

Thinking back now, all that effort had been wasted.

Johanna was dumbfounded and pointed at herself in disbelief. "Me? You want me to do it? Isn't cleaning the table the maid's job? Why should I do it?"

Imogen replied calmly, "It's just clearing the table, Johanna. Are you really unwilling to do even that?"

"Obviously, I..." Johanna was about to blurt out her refusal, but she caught the warning glance from Archie.

Johanna reluctantly stood up and started cleaning the table with an annoyed expression. Meanwhile, Archie helped Imogen lie down, continuing his attentive act by serving her refreshments. Once he deemed the timing appropriate, he sighed and said slowly, "Darling, you should prepare yourself for what's coming with Mr. Russell."

Imogen's heart sank.

Some thoughts she hadn't had time to piece together before suddenly became clear as day. A man who had faked his death for nearly six months suddenly returned. And on the very day he came back, Stephan was poisoned. At the time, the only people who had direct contact with Stephan were the Russell family's trusted aides and... Archie.

So, the reason for Archie's return...

Imogen clenched her fists, but she feigned sadness and sobbed out the words, "He's my only family left. It's my fault this happened to him. I'll never forgive myself if something happens to him!"

"Darling, this isn't your fault. Don't overthink it," Archie comforted her. "But if news spreads, the Russell family's relatives and enemies will come for our throats!"

Archie pressed his lips together, carefully choosing his words to conceal his ambitions, speaking as though he were genuinely concerned for the Russell family.

"In my opinion, the Russel family can only rely on you now. But since you can't see, why don't you hand over the family's authority to me? I can stabilize the situation for you! That way, I can protect you and our child!"

Imogen stared at him in shock.

Even though she had already seen through Archie's true colors, his words still sent a chill down her spine. So, what he wanted all along was control over the entire Russell family!

From the very beginning, he had never approached her because he had feelings for her. She had merely been a stepping stone for him to climb his way into power and seize control of the Russell family!noveldrama

Imogen had thought she was already numb to the pain, but an ache still spread through her chest.

"Archie," she said softly. "I know you mean well, but the Russell family is mine to handle. Don't worry. I carry the Russell family's blood in my veins, and I won't back down. I'll eliminate anyone who dares covet my family!"

Imogen's smile was warm and gentle, but her words carried a chilling ruthlessness.

For a moment, Archie felt a jolt of fear in his heart. He almost believed that Imogen had seen through his intentions and figured out his plans. But then he reassured himself that it was impossible.

Imogen trusted him completely, depended on him, and loved him to death. And she was just a blind woman who knew nothing. Her words must have been out of concern for him, not wanting him to overexert himself.

Yes, that had to be it.

Archie gently caressed Imogen's face. She stared blankly into space, her unfocused eyes showing no trace of awareness. In her beautiful pupils, only his reflection remained.

Archie reminded himself not to rush. "Darling, do you not trust me? Is that why you won't hand me the family's seal?"