Chapter 455 Chapter 455 Athena froze, her body stiffening instantly. That gentle tone made her turn around in disbelief. There, just ten feet away, stood Ferris, clad in black. His face was a bit pale, yet his eyes shone brightly, as if he were gazing at a priceless treasure. Athena
Chapter 454 Chapter 454 “That familiar prickle at the back of my neck-someone was watching me again, Athena thought. She spun around abruptly, only to find the branches swaying. No one was in sight. ‘Ferris Mcgee!’ Athena thought in disbelief, surprised that his name was the first to cross her
Chapter 453 Chapter 453 Athena felt a bit flustered when facing Xander. ‘If I still can’t get it after such obvious hints, I must be hopeless, Athena thought. Xander pressed the herbs into Athena’s hand with a slight smile. “What, scared p> His gaze was open and direct, yet the
Chapter 452 Chapter 452 “All together, these cost over 300 dollars. The Viscountess only charged you 30 dollars and didn’t even charge the consultation fee. If you insist on a refund, you’d better return the medicine you’ve taken as well p> The burly man who had come to return the
Chapter 451 Chapter 451 By the time Athena belatedly realized something was amiss, it was already too late. The very villagers Athena had once painstakingly healed not only stopped seeking her help, but now glared at her with undisguised hostility. Some even returned the medicines they had taken from Athena.
Chapter 450 Chapter 450 What kind of man does he think he is, throwing his weight around?‘ thought Michael, fumeing inwardly. Xander sensed something and turned back, feigning surprise. “Marquis, still here p> As Xander turned around, the dark fury in Michael’s eyes vanished instantly. He bowed respectfully and said,
Chapter 449 Chapter 449 Athena found herself staring at Xander’s strikingly handsome face that had suddenly come so close. She was momentarily stunned. Before she could react, she suddenly felt a strong arm at her waist, steadying her posture. Xander gently settled Athena onto the stool. As he reached out
Chapter 448 Chapter 448 Willow beamed with delight as Nona fawned over her. Then she mused, ‘Nona is such a loyal lapdog! I slapped her, and here she is, worried about my hand like nothing happened. If only everyone doted on me like that p> “You’re such a sweet talker,”
Chapter 447 Fiona had made it clear she was done with Willow. Anyone with half a brain would have left by now before things turned any uglier. But Willow, with baffling confidence, gave her a wounded look and asked, “Fiona, how could you treat me like this? Haven’t I always
Chapter 446 hapter 446 “Fiona, I heard you had a quarrel with Nicolas?” Willow felt she had established the right tone and brought up the issue. Fiona’s hand paused mid– sip, a trace of annoyance crossing her face. Willow was a married woman, and yet she was meddling in family
Chapter 445 Chapter 445 Willow gasped sharply, clearly surprised. She asked, “They have always been very close. Why are they suddenly talking about a divorce? ” Eloise felt a pang of sadness. All of this had to do with Athena, but she didn’t know how to bring it up. Seeing
Chapter 444 Chapter 444 On the second day of her marriage, Willow was punished to kneel in the Memorial Hall. Though she obeyed, her heart was full of indignation. She had merely made a few offhand remarks in her own home. It shouldn’t be a serious offense. Besides, this was
Chapter 443 Chapter 443 “You are now the Marchioness of Somers, the head of the inner court. If you can’t compose yourself, how will others view our family?” Kelsey ached for her son and didn’t want to make things harder for Willow, but she truly couldn’t stand her way of
Chapter 442 The news of Nicolas’s demotion was nothing short of a thunderbolt for the Monson family. As Assistant Minister of the Justice Ministry, he had been climbing the official ranks smoothly, his career on a meteoric rise. But now, because of Athena, he had been harshly reprimanded by the
Chapter 441 Chapter 441 Athena hadn’t expected the King to be so easy to talk to. She had merely mentioned the matter, and he was already standing up for her. What she didn’t know was that this was largely due to Xander’s influence. While Athena was still confused, Arthur issued
Chapter 440 Athena threw out that cold sentence and turned to leave. From beginning to end, she showed not the slightest bit of sympathy for Michael, let alone go up to comfort him. Michael could only watch helplessly as Athena and Xander walked away. Their departing figures pierced his eyes
Chapter 439 Fiona had never expected Eloise to stand up for her, yet hearing her words still left her shocked. She was the one who had been hurt, but Eloise chose to blame her instead. Yes, she had made a mistake by marrying into this noble family. She should never
Chapter 438 Chapter 438 As much as it pained her, she had no choice. Just as Nicolas was stuck in a dilemma, a sharp voice rang out from outside the door. “What is all this nonsense? ” Eloise burst in with a group of maids and matrons. She strode quickly
Chapter 437 hapter 437 Fiona looked at the divorce letter on the table, and tears welled up in her eyes. Because of a fleeting glimpse in her youth, she had regarded Nicolas as her lifelong support. After entering the household, she respected her in–laws and followed every rule. She had
Chapter 436 Chapter 436 Faced with Athena’s actions, Fiona was filled with complicated emotions. She wanted to help Athena, but with Cedric so seriously ill, she couldn’t get away. All she could do was powerlessly watch Athena walk out of the duke’s estate. Nicolas, however, wasn’t afraid at all. He