From Slave To Queen (by Karyn Anderson) novel Chapter 147

Chapter 147

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With a crash, the cup hit the floor and shattered into pieces.

The sharp sound startled everyone in the house, their faces paling with shock.

They thought, ‘Athena is burning all bridges with the Monson family!

“Athena, what the hell are you doing? Nicolas finally lost his temper and slammed the table hard.

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Pointing at Athena’s face, Nicolas scolded, “You’re utterly shamelesst Smashing things in front of your parents, who exactly are you trying to intimidate?”

Athena scoffed disdainfully. “Rather than wasting your time scolding me, perhaps you should help Matthew clean up his mess. After all, Aliza can’t keep her mouth shut. By now, everyone in Pidence City must know about his scandalous deeds.”

Matthew looked stunned and at a loss when the butler rushed in.

With a frantic expression, the butler exclaimed, “Bad news! Aliza has run out into the streets, shouting everywhere that Lord Matthew forced her to get pregnant and now wants to kill her.

“A huge crowd has gathered, and the scandal spread like wildfire across the city. What should we do?”

thew instantly panicked. He glared furiously at Athena. “You let Aliza escape, didn’t you?”

Athena replied with just one nonchalant word, “Yes.”

“You……. You shameless wench” Matthew was about to lunge at Athena when Nicolas barked, “Are you trying to embarrass yourself even more? Go retrieve

Clenching his jaw in fury, Matthew flung his sleeve and stormed out.

Nicolas heaved a heavy sigh and fixed Athena with a

th a glare.

lare, “You’re nothing but trouble. We shouldn’t have brought you back.”

“Well, it’s too late for regrets now,” Athena shot back coldly, making Nicolas choke on his fury.

With everyone glaring at her, Athena slowly turned to Henry and Eloise. “You keep claiming to care about me. Now, I’ll give you a chance. Meet just one condition, and I’ll let bygones be bygones”

A glimmer of hope flashed in Eloise’s i

sshe was

was about to ask what condition Athena had in mind.

But seeing the hidden menace in Athena’s smiling eyes, she didn’t dare ask further.

Athena had never intended to forgive us, let alone call me “Mother” Her condition is bound to be extremely difficult for us to meet Eloise thought

Henry’s eyes darkened as he asked in a measured tone, “What is your condition?”

He held no real expectations for Athena. He just wanted to see what she was after,

“Kick Willow out and cut all ties with her, Athapa enunciated each word

finished speaking Henry scoffed “Out of the question?

Forse looked troubled, dabilang at her tears

handkerchief. “Athena, why must you be so harsh? She’s also you!

*Since when is she my sister? Did you give birth to her ce something?” Athena asked,

Her voice suddenly sharpened, her eyes, Indled

years, and didn’t even spare iny maid..

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jappointment as she looked at Lloise. “She taked poisoning to frame ine, made me suffer for three

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“Thalia died a tragic death, Willow also cut Macy’s tongue out and killed her. Yet you still treasure such a vicious creature? Will you only wake up after she

Willow’s eyes suddenly widened, tears streaming down her face uncontrollably

She dropped to her knees, shaking her head frantically in denial. “Not I didn’t do it. one of these is true.”

Eloise rushed to support Willon, anxiously deferiting t “Athens, it’s not what you think. Those two maids got expelled from the estate for stealing They exploited your innocence and lied to you. We’re your family. Don’t let them mislead you “

Willow was in foods of tears, her face streaked with sorrow as she pleaded, “Mother, just let me go. Pretend you never raised me

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Eloise ching to her tightly, fearing Willow might do something drastic or run away from home again.

The room instantly fell silent, so silent that one could hear a pin drop.

He thundered, “Absurd! You’re a member of the Monson family. How could you even think of severing family ties?”

“in what way am I a member of the Monson family?” she asked. “Beyond this family name, do I resemble a Manson family girl in any way? When the world called me a country bumpkin with no manners, did any of you defend me?”

Henry’s heart skipped a bol “Yes, it seems that we have never defended her. But with all my official duties, how would I have had time for such things?” Athena caught h

his expression and let out a cold laigh. “But when Willow gets barely a scratch, you all swarm around her. Even the family physician stays closest to her courtyard

Before he could finish, Athena cut in sharply, “Oh, right, she’s delicate, so ‘n supposed to live like a weed while she enjoys a life of luxury. I have to watch and never fight for anything, or else I’m the jealous one, right?

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