Chapter 295 At the sight of Athena, Lizzie’s gaze turned positively venomous. With a mocking chuckle, Lizzie abruptly changed tack and said, “So, you’re that outcast daughter who got thrown out of the Monson family p> Such a cutting remark was enough to make anyone’s skin crawl. Even Gale couldn’t
Chapter 294 Chapter 294 With an ingratiating smile, the steward said, “If Your Highness is displeased, I will have them removed at once. ” Gale scoffed, “What’s the point of driving them out now? The place’s already been tainted, as if I’d ever want it back p> Seeing Gale throwing
Chapter 293 Chapter 293 Athena strode into the Mcgee family estate without so much as a backward glance. From a distance, Michael stood rooted to the spot, gazing longingly at Athena like a lovesick statue. Michael didn’t look away until Athena’s figure was completely swallowed by the towering walls of
Chapter 292 Chapter 292 Nicolas thought, “This really isn’t the place to get into it with Loretta, especially outside the police station. Nicolas’s brow furrowed deeply as he glared at Athena, who was clearly enjoying his predicament. His irritation grew by the minute. He felt that it all started because
Chapter 291 To Michael, Willow had always seemed too fragile to take care of herself. She had never even raised her voice before. He had always known her to be kind to those around her. Still, nothing about today made sense. He felt that something really didn’t add up. He
Chapter 290 Chapter 290 A tall figure stood silently outside the police station. His navy blue robe stood in stark contrast against the white snow, accentuating his stern, aristocratic features. However, the moment his frosty, star–like eyes landed on Athena, all the coldness in them melted away. A gentle smile
Chapter 289 Chapter 289 This was his Achilles‘ heel. Willow knew full well. Suddenly, Nicolas let out a hollow, mocking laugh. All this time, he had truly believed Willow was weak and harmless. Now he finally saw that she was the real viper. She schemed to send him after Athena,
Chapter 288 Chapter 288 The prison echoed with incessant screams of agony. After fifty lashes, Nona was left a bloody wreck. Willow was so terrified she couldn’t even open her eyes, her entire body shaking like a leaf. Luckily, Nona kept her mouth shut. Even after enduring fifty lashes, she
Chapter 287 Chapter 287 Willow looked at Nicolas in terror, only to see his brows tightly knit with pained concern as he reassured her, “Willow, don’t be afraid. It’s just routine questioning, you’ll be fine p> “Nicolas, I’m the daughter of the Monson family! If this gets out, how could
Chapter 286 Chapter 286 Willow’s eyes widened in panic. Michael had never looked at her like this before. His gaze was icy and unfamiliar, as if she were a criminal. He used to stand by her unconditionally, always defending her. “Michael…” Willow’s voice trembled, thick with panic and desperation. Now
Chapter 285 Chapter 285 “My Lord, something terrible has happened,” the butler said urgently, his meaningful glance at Henry conveying the gravity of the situation. Henry’s expression darkened. In such a short time, the police station had already sent staff to the Monson family twice. He thought, ‘What do they
Chapter 284 Chapter 284 A thrill of joy shot through Willow, though she kept her expression perfectly composed. Willow nodded gently, her eyes red–rimmed as she gazed at Eloise. “Mother, you’ve worried yourself sick over my affairs. Even if I devoted my whole life to serving you, I could never
Chapter 283 Chapter 283 Athena’s icy voice cut through the air right by Nicolas’s ear. “ If someone put you up to this, you’re just an accomplice. But if you acted alone… you’re in for a world of pain p> Without another word, Athena sheathed her sword and commanded icily,
Chapter 282 Chapter 282 Blake rushed straight to the master bedroom. The moment he pushed the door open and peeked inside, a cold longsword was already pressed against his throat. A chill shot through his neck, then a sharp sting as the blade bit into his skin. Warm blood was
Chapter 281 “Don’t worry, Miss Monson, I’ve already packed everything, Trina replied with a smile. Athena nodded, gazing at the heavy snowfall outside. She said to Trina, “Tell them to add two more charcoal braziers for the night watch tonight p> “Already taken care of, Miss Monson,” Trina replied as
Chapter 280 Chapter 280 Willow gave Nona a grateful smile, pulled the hairpin from her bun, and pressed it into Nona’s hand. “Nona, I don’t know what I’d do without you by my side. Truly, I wouldn’t know how to go on,” Willow said softly. The exquisitely crafted hairpin was
Chapter 279 Chapter 279 With visible guilt, Willow said, “Brother, during those three years when Athena was in military service, Margaret sent her money every month. But I secretly gave all that money to you, at great risk to myself p> Willow put on a show of remorse. “I know
Chapter 278 Chapter 278 Peace Street buzzed with the clamor of crowds. Suddenly, a volley of curses erupted from a casino. One of the burly attendants barked, “Out of cash? Get lost! You think this is some damn charity p> Two burly bouncers flung a young man out the door.
Chapter 277 Chapter 277 Hearing the shadow guard’s report, Gale’s face lit up with malicious glee. “He’s sick? But wasn’t he perfectly fine just a moment ago p> Gale sneered inwardly, ‘Sick? That’s not enough, he should just drop dead p> 201 “Word is, he’s broken out in festering sores
Chapter 276 Chapter 276 Athena gave Marquita a grateful smile and said, “I truly appreciate all your efforts. ” Marquita said, “As long as you’re well, Miss, that’s all I could wish for p> Trina frowned in indignation. “How shameless can they be? They already kicked Miss Monson out of