Chapter 415 hapter 415 Michael could hardly believe it – a slip of a girl had outmatched him. She looked so young, yet her combat skills were undeniably formidable. She had blocked his path to Athena time and again, raising a single, unsettling possibility: she might be Athena’s shadow guard.
Chapter 414 Chapter 414 Though Athena could not fathom why Jessa chose to stay by her side, it was clear that Jessa was not here to harm Athena. If anything, Jessa was acting as her protector. As twilight deepened, darkness swiftly enveloped everything. An unwelcome visitor arrived outside the Monson
Chapter 413 Chapter 413 Athena’s arrangement really left Trina and Marquita scratching their heads. Trina muttered under her breath, “ How can Lady Athena be so sure she won’t just leave? ” “I don’t know,” Marquita said warily. “The two of us can keep an eye on her. If the
Chapter 412 Chapter 412 Alfred pondered for a moment, then slowly shook his head. “No, I’m afraid not p> Athena sighed. It was to be expected. It is unlikely for a case as big as this to leave any traces. Just as Athena was sinking into disappointment, Alfred suddenly spoke
Chapter 411 Chapter 411 At the Minister’s Manor, the Beren Residence. “ Who? Who did you say is requesting an audience?” Alfred exclaimed, staring at the gatekeeper in utter shock, his lips trembling with agitation. The gatekeeper, utterly terrified, stammered, “I–it’s…it’s Lady Athena requesting an audience, sir p> With a
Chapter 410 Besides, her heart was already taken. Ferris was like a lingering splinter in Athena’s heart. Every time Athena thought of Ferris, a sharp pang of heartache would shoot through her chest. “You’re overthinking it, Prince Xander. Her Highness merely engaged me in casual conversation, nothing more. And honestly,
Chapter 409 Chapter 409 Though Alexandra had long known about it, she still put on a show of complete ignorance. She feigned surprise as she looked at Xander and asked, “What maiden could possibly move you to such lengths that you’d even petition His Majesty? ” Given Xander’s no ble
Chapter 408 Chapter 408 Alexandra was insinuating that Athena, after three years of military service, was no longer pure in the eyes of society. She was also subtly warning Athena not to entertain any illusions about Xander, as Athena was far beneath his standing in Alexandra’s eyes. The very issue
Chapter 407 Athena had initially considered asking the gatekeeper to deliver the pastries to Xander, but thought better of it and carried them into the Xander Manor herself. preoccupied with how to talk to Minister Beren about her grandfather that she failed to notice that someone was watching her intently
Chapter 406 Chapter 406 His hand withdrew in an instant, as light and fleeting as a dragonfly skimming the surface of the water. Athena stood frozen for a heartbeat. Snapping back to her senses, she hurried after Xander. “Prince Xander, let me walk you out,” she called, a little flustered.
Chapter 405 Chapter 405 At the Monson Manor, Athena had stepped out of the courtyard after settling Margaret down. Her eyes landed on a figure not far away, and she froze in place. She’d never known anyone could pull off black so flawlessly. Xander was regal and dignified, like nobility
Chapter 404 Chapter 404 “How would that do? You are my husband, and attending to you is my duty,” Fiona said softly. “Mother–in–law specifically instructed me to attend to you well p> Nicolas’s vision swam with darkness. He couldn’t tell if it was the medicine kicking in or the pain
Chapter 403 Chapter 403 With her eyes downcast, Fiona meekly replied, “Yes, ma’am p> Seeing that Fiona was no different from before, Eloise dabbed her eyes with a handkerchief and quietly took her leave, leaving Fiona to handle the rest. As soon as Eloise left, Fiona settled into the chair
Chapter 402 Henry barely spared Matthew a glance before coldly instructing the servants to carry him back to his quarters. On the other hand, he ordered the physician to bring a medical kit to Nicolas’s room. Fiona remained confined to her courtyard, forbidden from stepping outside. With all the uproar
Chapter 401 Chapter 401 Matthew was in excruciating pain, gritting his teeth and trying to tough it out. Little did Matthew expect that Henry would betray him without a second thought. Matthew stared at Henry in terror, choking out broken words, “F–Father… Father p> “Matthew,” Henry could only utter Matthew’s
Chapter 400 A chilling smile spread across Xander’s otherwise ice–cold face. “ If my princess says there’s foul play, then there must be foul play,” he stated. “And since I’m already here, I’ll personally ensure this case is thoroughly investigated. On behalf of the Duke, of course. ” With that,
Chapter 399 Chapter 399 Xander fixed his gaze intently on Athena, scanning for any signs of injury. In his eyes, there was a subtle mixture of surprise and admiration. ‘How bold of her to walk into danger alone, Xander thought. ‘Was she really so certain I’d come to her rescue?
Chapter 398 Chapter 398 Athena fixed Nicolas with a cold, unyielding stare and spat out each word, “If you want mutual destruction, I’m all in p> With that, she snatched the longsword from a guard’s scabbard and leveled it at everyone in the room. Athena’s eyes blazed with nothing but
Chapter 397 Chapter 397 At these words, both Nicolas’s and Henry’s eyes widened. Henry sprang to his feet in shock and roared, “Nonsense! Mother has always been in good health. How could she just collapse like that? ” He was convinced the physician was spouting utter nonsense. With a desperate
Chapter 396 Chapter 396 Almost immediately, agonized shrieks erupted from outside. After a dozen or so blows, the cook’s back was a bloody mess, and she was about to give out. Just as she was about to confess, a child suddenly rushed to her side and sobbed desperately, “Mom, mom,