The Mocked Miss’s Hidden Crowns novel Chapter 1222

The Hawk family crest stood out boldly on the car doors.

“The Hawk family,” Anthony murmured, leaning close to Charlotte’s ear. His eyes were icy, but his voice was soft. “Things could get messy. Stay with me, alright? Don’t wander off.”

Charlotte nodded right away. “Alright.”

Anthony couldn’t help but smile at how well-behaved she was. “You’re surprisingly calm this time, coming to the Isle of Veil.”

Charlotte blinked, putting on a serious face. “Well, I have to set an example, don’t I?”

Set an example? For who?

Anthony’s gaze grew a shade darker, but before he could ask, the Hawk family convoy rolled to a stop.

Their people got out and quickly surrounded the airport.

Aloys and Rena appeared next, faces tense, and headed straight for Damaris. They exchanged stiff greetings.

The message was clear. The Hawk and Churchill families were teaming up against Charlotte.

“Where’s Marcia?” Rena’s voice was low and cold as she glared at Charlotte.

“She was alive, now…” Charlotte stayed where she was, not even looking at him. Anthony answered instead, voice sharp as glass. “She’s dead now, thanks to your own noise.”

Rena sucked in a breath, the color draining from his face.

“Rena.” Aloys held him back, scanning the crowd. His eyes landed on Olivia’s wrist.

That was it—the red carnelian bracelet, Mrs. W’s, the one hiding the antidote.

“I’ll get the bracelet,” Rena muttered. Seizing the moment, she rushed to Olivia. “Give me the bracelet—”

A gunshot shattered the standoff.

Rena jerked his hand back, pale and shaken as he stared at the shooter. Olivia was frozen, her whole body tense with fear.

It was Anthony.

If Rena hadn’t moved so fast, the bullet would’ve gone straight through her arm.

“Anthony, that was amazing.” Charlotte didn’t move from his side. She glanced at the still-smoking barrel and sighed, almost disappointed. “Next time, aim for the head. It’s easier.”

Rena was left speechless.