Chapter 55 Chapter 55 “Athena, what is wrong with you?” Matthew snapped. “You know Michael is Willow’s fiancé–why are you still hanging around him like it’s nothing? Willow’s too kind to hold it against you, but don’t you think it’s time you learned some boundaries? ” His eyes were full
Chapter 54 Chapter 54 Eloise, ever adept at reading the room, immediately picked up on Gale’s displeasure toward Athena. She quickly stepped in to smooth things over. “Your Highness, it’s truly an honor that you’ve made time in your busy schedule to visit. I’m overwhelmed. For Athena to have caught
Chapter 53 Chapter 53 “I saw it with my own two eyes!” Viola jabbed a finger at her face, furious. “You’re already ruined–everyone knows you lost your innocence back in the military camp. And now you’re going after Michael? You–ah p> Before Viola could finish her sentence, Athena slapped her–hard.
Chapter 52 Desire burned in Michael’s eyes –so intense it felt like it might break free. Athena wasn’t a naive girl anymore; she could see it plain as day. And right after that came the fury. She thought, ‘What right does he have to humiliate me like this? Just because
Chapter 51 Chapter 51 Athena took a few steps back, creating some distance between herself and Michael, and gave him a slight curtsy. “If you have no further business, I shall take my leave p> The garden was bustling with activity, and if anyone were to see her with Michael
Chapter 50 Chapter 50 Kelsey gave a soft smile, her hands crossed over her abdomen as she spoke with biting sarcasm. “Your daughter really is something else. She didn’t agree to an annulment, instead, she wants to break off the engagement p> At this, both Eloise and Willow stared at
Chapter 49 Chapter 49 The case had already been sealed and was under the custody of the Supreme Court. For an ordinary person to retrieve the account books now would be nearly impossible. But Kelsey was different. Her brother was the chief of the Supreme Court. If she asked, getting
Chapter 48 Chapter 48 Kelsey’s expression suddenly darkened, her face tightening with displeasure. The marriage between the two families had always been about mutual benefit–Osborne family seeking Monson family’s heritage, and Monson family relying on Osborne family’s military power. Who the marriage was with didn’t matter–whether it was Athena or
Chapter 47 Chapter 47 If Michael continued to be involved with Athena, no one would mock him for wanting everything; instead, they would criticize Willow for not being able to hold on to a man’s heart. They might even bring up old gossip, turning it into a joke about how
Chapter 46 Chapter 46 Trina cast a worried glance at Athena, but when she saw that Athena’s expression was calm, unaffected by the rumors swirling around them, a sense of admiration grew within her. Suddenly, the noise around them quicted. People froze, and nearly every gaze in the room was
Chapter 45 Matthew rolled his eyes at him, annoyed. He’d been trying to get Joseph’s attention with subtle glances since he entered, but the fool hadn’t noticed. Though Nicolas hadn’t said a word, his presence was enough to keep both brothers in check. They were so used to his authority
Chapter 44 Chapter 44 “This isn’t my day to be the center of attention, so why dress so eye–catchingly?” Athena picked up the gold hairpin Margaret had given her and held it up to her hair, testing it. Wearing the entire set would be too much, but one pin would
Chapter 43 hapter 43 ‘Do they think I was still the same person from three years ago, someone they could push around and manipulate p> Athena’s lips curved into a cold smile, but the frost in her eyes deepened. Eloise looked into her eyes, the icy stare sending a chill
Chapter 42 Chapter 42 Athena curved her lips into a smile, but her eyes remained cold, completely devoid of any emotion. She thought, ‘How could someone like me ever be considered for such a good marriage, especially one to a royal family p> She had met Ray when she was
Chapter 41 Chapter 41 Athena’s heart warmed. She hadn’t expected Margaret to think of this. She had no one in her courtyard who truly understood her, and it seemed Margaret had picked up on some whispers. “Grandmother … she didn’t hear anything, did she?” Athena asked, concerned. Gwen forced a
Chapter 40 Chapter 40 Willow sniffed, her voice trembling with a hint of tears. “I feel guilty. This marriage was meant for Athena, but now it’s been given to me. It feels like I’ve stolen it from her… “I already owe her so much, and now this marriage too. It’s
Chapter 39 Chapter 39 She thought, ‘If others can do it, why can’t I? Why should Aliza be allowed to be a concubine, but not me p> Athena remained calm, her expression unchanged, and she gently advised Siena, “She’s a house–born servant, and Lady Eloise intends to keep her here.
Chapter 38 Chapter 38 Athena didn’t pay any attention to Eloise, instead focusing her gaze on Margaret. She was waiting for Margaret to speak. Margaret looked into Athena’s unusually bright eyes and smiled gently. “Go on, I’ll have a chat with your mother” Willow tried to reach for Athena’s arm,
Chapter 37 Chapter 37 She pulled her hand back from Eloise’s grip and gave her a faint smile, sharp and polite. “Then I’m afraid I’ll have to disappoint you. The prescription came from an old maid at the military camp p> “What…?” Disappointment clouded Eloise’s eyes. She looked at Athena,
Chapter 36 hapter 36 Eloise’s hand froze mid–air, the bowl of herbal medicine trembling slightly. Her smile faltered–but only for a heartbeat- before she quickly recovered, the warmth returning to her face. She looked at Athena with a gentle, motherly expression and reached out, trying to touch her cheek. But