Chapter 395 hapter 395 Chapter 395 Nicolas shot Athena a displeased look. He could not believe that she had bothered the granduncles over such a trivial matter. The last time the granduncles were alarmed was when Willow had burned down the Memorial Hall. Willow had received a severe whipping then.
Chapter 394 Chapter 394 Tears slipped down her cheeks as an icy chill settled in her heart. Never once had her meals gone wrong before. Yet this time, they almost claimed her life. “The children I devoted my life to protecting are now using me as a weapon against Athena,”
Chapter 393 Eloise’s heart ached at the sight of Willow’s pitiful state. Eloise stepped forward and wrapped her arms around the trembling Willow. Turning to Nicolas, she said, “I raised Willow myself. Don’t you think I know her better than anyone? She wouldn’t hurt a fly; she can’t even stand
Chapter 392 Chapter 392 Nicolas sneered inwardly, “What the hell is Nona? Just a worthless maid, yet she dares to sow discord between us? ” He had every right to discipline Athena. As her elder brother, it was his natural privilege. No matter how much trouble Athena caused, she was
Chapter 391 Athena spoke in one breath, without the slightest pause. Her shiny eyes shimmered brilliantly in the sunlight, radiating a piercing glare that made people avert their gaze. Nicolas’s brows furrowed, as if pondering Athena’s true meaning. Eloise’s face paled with shock, her eyes darting about in utter disbelief
Chapter 390 Nicolas’s face stiffened at her words. Through gritted teeth, he hissed, “What a sharp tongue. ” “Did you gather all these men to arrest me? ” Athena asked as she swept her gaze around the courtyard, noting that it was swarming with guards. Nicolas demanded, “You’ve crippled Willow.
Chapter 389 Athena arrived at the Duke’s Estate, accompanied by her entourage, only to be stopped at the gate by the hesitant gatekeeper. “Viscountess, ” the gatekeeper said hesitantly, a troubled look on his face, “your attendants cannot enter, Nicolas had given strict orders that if Athena came, she must
Chapter 388 Chapter 388 Michael snorted at his threat and shot back, “Why don’t you worry about yourself instead of me p> Another word and their fragile truce would collapse. Seething with frustration, Nicolas bit his tongue, though his eyes still blazed with fury. Neither would yield, but for the
Chapter 387 Eloise gasped sharply, staring at Willow as if her daughter had gone completely mad. She wondered, ‘Since when is the aconite powder used this way? ‘ Even a single dose had been enough to fill me with dread. ‘Unbelievably, Willow was still determined to marry Michael as planned.
Chapter 386 Chapter 386 Such a woman, in his eyes, was nothing more than a useless dodder vine, and he believed that they’re utterly incapable of stirring up any real trouble. Nicolas released his grip, his expression smoothing into its customary composed mask. “Being cooped up in the estate all
Chapter 385 Chapter 385 Fiona had never believed herself to be someone capable of such bravery. For half her life, she had been a wallflower, yet what she did today filled her with self –admiration. She reflected, ‘Back then, I adored Nicolas. To me, he was like the moon in
Chapter 384 Nicolas addressed the Duke of Suffield, “I thought that sending her out of the estate would make her know her place and completely mend her ways. But now she even dares to harm Willow. Who knows what unhinged atrocities she might commit next? “Father, please grant me permission
Chapter 383 Chapter 383 When Athena returned to Natasha’s side, Natasha gave her a mischievous look and winked. “Prince Xander treats you well, doesn’t he? ” she teased. “So, when are you two tying the knot? ” Athena blushed slightly. Recalling her conversation with Xander, she admitted to herself, ‘
Chapter 382 Chapter 382 “ Is that the only reason?” Athena asked, her voice laced with disappointment as she rephrased her question. ‘So, Prince Xander was protecting his fiancée, and not me as a person. ‘If it were anyone else in this position, he’d protect her just the same, Athena
Chapter 381 Chapter 381 After ensuring Athena was unharmed, Xander quietly took his leave. Once Xander learned Athena was going to compete, he discreetly had her horse replaced with one from the Xander Manor’s stables. The horse Athena rode was specially trained at the Xander Manor, and it was highly
Chapter 380 The little commotion on the field quickly subsided. Athena took first place, and it was a well–deserved victory. Athena’s eyes sparkled with excitement the moment she saw the “prize p> ‘No wonder Willow wanted me to forfeit, Athena realized. ‘This wasn’t just any horse. It is a royal
Chapter 379 Chapter 379 Matthew roared like an enraged lion, his fury utterly impotent. Matthew blocked Athena and Natasha’s path, his face twisted with a sinister expression as he spat, “We all saw it as clear as day. Your horse injured Willow. Don’t you have anything to say for yourself
Chapter 378 Chapter 878 Chapter 378 Her face had gone deathly pale with terror as she thought, ‘If Athena’s horse spooked and bucked her off, the horses thundering behind would have nowhere to go. If that happens, only one grim outcome awaits her: to be trampled to death. Just as
Chapter 377 Chapter 377 Athena watched Matthew fume with rage as a faint smile played on her lips. This is just the beginning, and he’s already losing it?‘ Athena thought, a hint of mockery in her mind. She shot Natasha a meaningful look. Natasha caught on instantly, gave Athena a
Chapter 376 Chapter 376 Her docile and cautious demeanor tugged at Matthew’s heartstrings. “If it weren’t for Athena, Willow and I wouldn’t be in this mess,’ he thought. Thumping his chest, Matthew said, “Willow, don’t worry. I won’t let Athena push you around p> At this point, both teams were