From Slave To Queen (by Karyn Anderson) novel Chapter 262

Chapter 262

Willow’s heart stined. She thought it was a brilli

She didn’t even have to show her face, and Alfers would be left holding the big

And she would be praised for her fibial devotion

But if Athena stubbornly refused to meet and something happened to Kelsey, she’d be torn to sheds by public opinion.

Willow’s brow furrowed slightly ass

ly as she pretended to hesitate. “Isn’t this a bit too much ?” she said,

The unspoken truth was, she actually wanted to do it she just had to put on a show

“Lady Willow, you go to such lengths for Kelsey’s illness–that’s true Hial devotion. Who would dare say otherwise? Hona declared, bursting with pride.

Given her lowly status, playing the victim card was the only way to get Michael’s attention. What was a little physical suffering compared to that Willow gave a slight nod, pressing a hand to her forehead as her body swayed dramatically, putting on a perfect show of near–fainting

Nona rushed forward to steady her, exclaiming, “Lady Willow, what’s wrong? Please don’t scare me like this.

“I’m fine,” Willow replied feebly, her delicate frame tostering dangerously, as if she might collapse at any moment.

Nona shrieked at the top of her lungs, “How could you be okay? Lady Willow, your leg injury still hasn’t healed. After caring for Lady Osborne day and night, how could your body possibly endure it? Even if the Viscountess strikes me down today, I must beg for an audience.”

With that, Nona darted up the steps and dropped to her knees outside the main

ngate.

Kneeing Nons cried out in a piercing voice, “Please, Viscountess, have mercy! Save Lady Willow, I beg you! Please, Viscountess, have mercy! Save Lady

Have to admit, Nona’s victim–card strategy worked brilliantly.

The sight of the injured Willow, coming to beg for medicine with her loyal maid in tow–their pitiful act drew a flood of sympathetic glances

Abystander, unaware of the truth, remarked, “How filial Lady Willow is, coming all this way herself to seek medicing for her mother in law, Kelsey. For such devotion, the Viscountess really ought to come out and meether.”

Another chimed in, “Exactly. Just look at how frail Lady Willow appears–it’s truly heartbreaking”

“To personally plead for her mother–in–law shows what a good character Lady Willow has Why else would she have such a devoted servant?” somione else added.

A faint smirk played on Willow lips.

“Who knew that fool Nona could actually be so useful? she thought.

Now she earned a reputation for filial piety, while Athena was put on the spot.

It was killing two birds with one stone,, ”

Behind the door, Lance and Marquita were practically gnashing their teeth in fury.

Tgo tear that bitch’s mouth off Lance bared his arms and lunged for the door, only to be stopped by Marquita,

Shaking her head disapprovingly at Lance, Marquita said, “They’re using public opinion to pressure us. If you act now, you’ll just be playing right into

their hands”

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Chapter 262

Lance frowned so hard his bees knitted together. Machically

Marquita thought for a moment, pentioned for Lance to come rioin, mutabiquind something i

After being that, Lance’s eyes lit up and he nubled i

“Go,” Marquita said, ghing him a slilik pol

Lance straightened his clothes, then feng open the door and rushed out, his fir e contollal indo à dematic dry

He threw himself to his kuses in front of Nona, mimicking her domatic fail. “Henson

to treat the townsfolk, during the epidemic, but now there are ridiculous tumors.

hana is wronged. She’s been working day and rigu

Slapping his thighs for emphasis, Lance walled even louder, “The outbreak was already under control, but now it’s sumeding again. Some people with ho conscience have done wicked things, and now they have the nerve to turn around and spinarej my lady of refusing to met them,

“Lady Athena’t even home–how could she possibly meet anyone? Wasah…”

there, utily.

Lance’s booming voice instantly drowned out Nona’s. By the time his dramatic, tearful outburst subsided, both Hons and Willow stood then

sturised and at a loss for words.

“Saw her?” Lande narrowed his eyes clangerously. “When did you see her? Or did you sneak in yourself?”

Lance scoffed. “If you didn’t see her, then why are you so damn sure my lady’s at home! All this walling and carrying on aren’t you just trying to smear the Viscountess’s name?”

Nona stammered, flustered, “I didn’t! was just so concerned for Lady Willow, that’s why I resorted to this desperate measure

Nona stammered, her face flushing with panic.

Willow took one look at Nona’s flustered face and knew she’d botched it.

What an utter idiot, Willow thought with disdain. ‘Getting rattled by a mere gatekeeper

Sering the crowd murmuring and pointing fingers at them, Willow had no choice but to step forward and declared with forced dignity, “I marely came to seek medicine, not to cause the Viscountess any difficulty. My maid acted rashly out of concem–there was never any intention to smear the

Viscountess’s name,”

With that, he burst into dramatic subs.

Why the hell is that damn gatekeeper bawling like that? As if I’m the one bullying him now,” she thought.

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