From Slave To Queen (by Karyn Anderson) novel Chapter 274

Chapter 274

Athena could tell from Margaret’s expression that she had truly taken her words to heart.

Athena quickly stepped forward to comfort her grandmother, saying, “Grandma, don’t listen to such talk. I won’t be bullied–I have someone’s protection.”

Of course, she was refering to Prince Xander

However, Margaret still seemed down. Having spent her whole life as a woman, she understood all too well the hardships women endured

There were countless ways for those in the inner courtyard to torment others.

Xander couldn’t constantly intervene in women’s affairs.

He couldn’t always be by Athena’s side. The road ahead washers to walk alone.

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Margaret understood everything perfectly, though she kept her composure. Looking at Athena, she said gently, “Don’t worry, child. I’m perfectly fine.”

Looking at her grandmother, Athena felt an unspeakable ache in her heart.

She had always put Athena’s well–being first, willing to bear any hardship herself rather than let Athena suffer even the slightest harm.

Henry and Eloise left Athena’s residence, both wearing extremely grim expressions.

Eloisa’s eyes brimmed with unshed tears, her spirits utterly crushed.

Eloise put three steps between herself and Henry, Henry turned back, his face cold with anger, and roared at her, “This is the fine daughter you’ve raised if I’d known it would come to this, I never should have brought her back. I should have let her suffer a few more years so she’d know who truly cares for her.”

Eloise was scolded into silence, tears streaming down her checks

After Henry!

ry had finished venting his anger, Eloise finally cared to speak up, her tone cautious, “It’s too late to dwell on all this now, my lord. We should focus on Matthew’s marriage instead. His gambling wasn’t entirely his fault–he was led astray by bad influences. Now that he’s learned his lesson, I’m sure he won’t make the same mistake again”

“I mentioned this to Mrs. Osborne before–her cousin, Viola, the daughter of the Federal Bureau Vice Minister, is also of marriageable age. I think the of them would be a good match. But the Maynard family have high standards, and if I were to propose the match myself, they might not agree. Thu why I thought of asking Margaret for help.”

At this point, Eloise’s voice trailed off

Inwardly, she thought bitterly, WI my well–laid plans, ruined by Athenatt

Henry’s face darkened with rage as he growled, “It’s all because that son of yours can’t accomplish anything! If only he had even a minor official post now, arranging his marriage wouldn’t be this difficult.”

Henry clenched his jaw and sighed heavily. “We still have to find him something to do. Otherwise, if he keeps mixing with all sorts of shady characters every day, he’s bound to go astray sooner or later.)

“My lord, what do you expect him to do?” Eloise asked, her voice laced with despair. “His official career is already ruined–even if we wanted to pull some strings for him, it simply wouldn’t work.”

Elise’s face was etched with sorrow. After all, Matthew had been publicly reprimanded by the Emperor. No one would dare offer him any favors.

“If all else fails, let him go into the family business, Henry had already mapped out a path for Matthew. “Someone has to take over the family business. Let him start by learning the ropes”

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At this moment, Henry passed and looked at Eloise, “Isn’t Viola quite close with Willow? Have Willow peach out to her and find out what she thinks about Matthew if she’s interested, things will be much easier.”

Eloise wiped away her tears, paused thoughtfully, and said softly, “Willow was reprimanded by the Queen–I wonder how badly she’s hurt. I should

and see her

“You should go. I

In fact, you should have gone earlier, Henry sighed with resignation” it weren’t for the Queen, we would have visited her long ago. That poor child has suffered enough.”

Elise nodded obediently. “You’re quale right, my lord”

Without delay, Eloise returned to her residence, changed into fresh attire, gathered several gits, and headed to the Osborne residence.

Willow had been recuperating from her injuries all this time. Although Michael had come to visit her since she was hurt, his demeanor always felt distant and perfunctory

When Eloise arrived, Willow threw herself into her mother’s arms, sobbing uncontrollably. “Mother…!

She wept so hard she could barely breathe, tears streaming down her cheeks. Seeing her daughter like this, Eloise felt her heart shatter. “My dear child, what’s troubling you? Come, tell me everything.”

Eloise gasped sharply. “You mean all this time, you two haven’t been intimate

Willow shook her head tearfully, her sobs growing even heavier,

Eloise let out a sigh. “Men are all the same–the harder something is to get, the more they crave it. When you were still living at home, he went out of his way to win your affection, But now that he has you, he just takes you for granted.”

Willow clutched Eloise’s an in desperation and pleaded, “Mother, please help me What should I do?”

Looking at her tearful beauty, Eloise thought for a moment and said, “If you want to win a man’s heart back, you have to make him mis

at home for a few days, and then I’ll have someone send word that I’ve fallen ill and need you to come nurse me. Once you’re not by his side, he’ll surely start to miss you.”

Seeing Willow agree, Eloise smiled and seized the moment to ask about the Maynard family. “So, how are you getting along with viola?

“It’s all about your brother Matthew. Now that he’s of marriageable age, I’ve looked around and only the Maynard family seems a good match. But since he doesn’t have a job right now, I’m worried that iwe go and propose directly, they might turn us down. That’s why I wanted you to sound out the Maynards for me first.”

Willow thought for a moment, then nodded and said, “Viola is actually quite decent–just a bit nitpicky. She’s quite attractive, and otherwise, there’s nothing to fault.”

Viola was the legitimate daughter of the Maynard family. Under Mrs. Maynard’s harsh rule, her concubine–born half–sisters were Frmly suppressed, with no hope of ever rising above their station,

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