From Slave To Queen (by Karyn Anderson) novel Chapter 261

Willow’s request gave Michael pause, but recalling it was for his mother, he nodded in agreement

With her goal achieved, Willow flashed a satisfied souls at Michael.

“Not a chance I’m letting those two rekindle their old Haine, Wilton vowed to resell.

Kelsey was gravely ill, so Michael and Willows rushed out immediately

In no time, they arrived at Athena’s mance.

The attendant stepped forward and knocked. After a long wait, the door finally creaked open, and Lance’s head preko cautiously

“Lord Osborne and Lady Willow request to see Viscountess Athena,” the attendant announced with forced politeness

The entire household knew about Athena’s plight.

They all knew Michael had betrayed her.

The Osborne family went back on their word and shamelessly married Willow instead.

Though Athena never uttered a complaint, the household had already branded the Osbornes as enemies

‘What on earth are Michael and Willow doing here together? Lance couldn’t help but wonder, his resentment simmering

‘Are they here to flaunt their happiness, or just to spite the

Lance’s resentment reached its boiling point, but his lowly status as a servant kept him from acting out.

With a perfunctory smile that held in real respect, he said, “Viscountess Athena isn’t at home.”

Then he immediately moved to shut the door.

Michael’s attendant frowned. He blocked the door with his arm, urgency in his voice as he said, “This is a matter of life and death. We’d appreciate your cooperation”

The Osborne family’s power meant even their servants acted superior.

Their tone was devoid of courtesy

courtesy whenever they spoke

The door was forced open. Lance scowled and snapped, “I already told you–Viscountess Athena isn’t home. Are you seriously trying to barge in?”

Lance seethed with resentment. “If Jessa were here, he thought, ‘These guys wouldn’t be worth a damn.

The attendant was about to speak when Michael cut in, “Mind your manners.”

He alighted from the carriage and approached Lance “I have urgent business with Viscountess Athena. Kindly inform her of my visit,” he

As he spoke, he offered a piece of gold, equivalent to half a year’s wages for an ordinary servant.

This generous gesture made it clear just how lavish Michael could be

However, Lance didn’t even spare the gold a glance, utterly unfazed. He stated firmly, “Viscountess Athena truly isn’t hom another day”

A piece of gold might be a fortune to others, but to me, it pales in comparison to Viscountess Athena’s generosity, Lance thought

Osborne. Please come

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Chapter 261

Athena paid them double what ether familles dst, and even bought land so they could grow wgetables, rate fish, and keep poultry

Aside from what the manor needed, the rest of the money was theirs to keep and use they please

Lance thought, ‘With a lady this good, I wouldn’t teste her for all the gold in the world. To think a prece of gold could buy

Michael’s brows furrowed slightly as he was about to speak, but the door slammed shut belson he could utter a word,

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“How insolent! A mere gatekeeper dares disrespect Lord Osbornel” The attendait sertled, tarsing his foot to kick the door, but Michiel snapped sharply “Back off

The attendant looked at Michael, bewildered. “My Lord, this is utterly outrageous Viscountess Athena is clearly at home, yet they deliberately claim not. Are they just trying to make a fool of you?”

Michael had vented that Athena was indeed at home,

Willow sat in the carriage, soothing with rage. “What kind of farce is this? the famed ‘He’s the Marqués of Somers–my husband! If anyone saw him standing outside Athena’s door like some lovesick fool, they’d think he’s just begging for humilation!

“Only Athena can cure Mather’s illness. What does it matter if I wait a little longer?” Michael said, his voice calm and steady, without a trace of Impatience

His eyes were gentle, radiating quiet determination and showing he was utterly willing

“Michael,” Willow said earnestly, “but Athena is now Mrs. Cavendish, Your standing here will only invite gossip. No one will care that you’re here to seek medicine for your mother. They’ll only say you’re coveting Mrs. Cavendish”

Seeing he was convinced, Willow eagerly volunteered, “Michael, let me do this for you. After all, Athena and I are sisters–if anyone sees me, it won’t raise Heyebrows At worst, I might have to endure a few snido remarks”

“Willow,” Michael said, his expression softening with emotion. “Wouldn’t that be asking too much of you

Willow met his gaze, her voice steady. “If it means saying my mother–in–law, I’m willing to endure any hardship”

Willow’s answer tugged at Michael’s heartstrings, phaking him wonder if he’d been too harsh on her lately.

Just then, a mounted attendant galloped over, his face full of urgency. Reining in his horse, he called out breathlessly to Michael “My Lord, His Majesty has summoned you to the palace at once!”

Before, every trip to the palace meant rewards and honors, but now it was nothing but reprimands and punishment

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