Chapter 559
Chapter 559
Chapter 559
Athena’s gaze at Eloise remained utterly unmoved.
Seeing the tears on her face, Athena’s eyes only grew colder.
She knew that Eloise’s fake tears and feigned weakness were all for Nicolas,
Eloise didn’t come in regret, but
at in the realization that the duke’s estate was collapsing.
Tears streaked down Eloise’s face as she slowly approached Athena, the hem of her dress trailing along the bluestone floor and leaving a serpentine trail of dampness behind her.
“Athena, I beg you, please…” she sobbed.
Just as her trembling fingers were about to touch Athena’s hand, Athena flicked them away with barely concealed disdain
With barely a touch, Eloise staggered back as if she’d been violently showed, collapsing to the ground in a heap.
She turned back, looking at Athena in utter disbelief and anguish. “Athena, I’m your mother… she cried, her voice thick with grievance.
Her theatrical wall was so full of exaggerated misery that even bystanders would have pitied Eloise.
However, no one was there to pity Athena in the past
After three years of grueling military service, Athena was expelled from the duke’s estate and left an orphan. No one had pitied her back then.
Athena’s eyes glinted with icy disdain. “Drop the act, Lady Eloise. You’re only here to plead for Nicolas’s release. I’ve severed all ties with the estate by blood and by law.
“We have nothing to do with each other, yet you keep harassing me. If you don’t stop, I’ll report you to the authorities”
With each word, Athena advanced a step
Finally, she stopped three paces away, towering over Eloise, her gaze murderous.
*No need to be so anxious, Lady Eloise. After all, you’ll be reunited with Lord Nicolas soon enough,” Athena said coldly.
Eloise stared at Athena, trembling with fear, her heart pounding. “What are you plotting p>
“ Back then, my grandfather was falsely accused and his entire family was exiled. Lady Eloise, you were the only exception. It was only because of your so- called “meritorious report that the Emperor showed you mercy and spared you from exile.
ice think about how my grandfather
All these years, you’ve lived in luxury, adorned in gold and jewels, and feasting on delicacies. Did you ever once managed to survive p>
Each word twisted Athena’s heart in agony.
When Athena learned it was Eloise who had betrayed Kurtis, she wanted nothing more than to run her through with a sword.
“He gave Eloise everything, yet she repaid his kindness with betrayal. She is worse than an animal, Athena thought bitterly.
After all, Kurtis was Eloise’s father.
Eloise’s eyes bulged with terror. “How did you find out p>
Suddenly, she thought, “It must have been Leonard. He betrayed me p>
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Chapter 559
She shook her head frantically while stammering in panic. “No, it’s not what you think. Athena, listen to your mother-
In her desperation, Eloise grabbed for Athena’s robe, but Athena kicked her away violently, looking at her as if she were nothing but filth,
Athena hissed through clenched teeth, each word laced with icy venom, “You are not my mother. You are not worthy. When my grandfather’s name is finally cleared, that will be your downfall. I’ll send you to prison. Only then will my hatred be satisfied p>
Henry bellowed, “Athena, have you lost your mind? She’s the woman who gave birth to you p>
Athena’s voice rose sharply. “Shut your mouth! This duke’s estate owes its very existence to my grandfather. If it weren’t for the substantial wedding gifts he provided when my mother married you, your family would have crumbled long ago. You owe every shred of your prestige to him.
“I will make you return everything you’ve devoured from my grandfather. Nicolas will never get out, and Eloise will be thrown into the dungeons as well. The duke’s estate is finished”
AD
Sara Lili
Sara Lili is a daring romance writer who turns icy landscapes into scenes of fiery passion. She loves crafting hot love stories while embracing the chill of Iceland’s breathtaking cold.