From Slave To Queen (by Karyn Anderson) novel Chapter 330

Chapter 330

Xander’s expression remained impassive as his gaze briefly s

briefly swept over Lizzie

As he lifted his eyes, the subtle upward tilt at the corners was like a chilling, unsheathed blade.

The oppressive weight of his gaze descended, making the throats of those below tighten.

His commanding presence rolled over everyone, and even Lizzie felt a cold sweat break out down her back

Lizzie forced herself to stand tall, chin lifted in defiance, but under Xander’s overwhelming gaze, she couldn’t help but panic

Xander’s voice was deceptively soft, like a blade grazing one’s throat, sending chills down the spine. “I have no intention of meddling in your marital affairs. But as a princess, how dare you act so arrogantly, surrounding Star Pavilion with your house guards? What is your purpose?

“For mere trivial matters, you sealed off Star Pavilion. Such audacity right under the Emperor’s nose. You are a princess, after all. Of course, I have every right to intervene.”

Xander’s words drained all color from Lizzie’s face.

Lizzie bit her lip, then forced a sly smile as she thought of the person inside. “Oh, come on, Xander, don’t be so intimidating. Aren’t you even a little curious about what’s inside that room?

“Who knows? Maybe there’s a real show waiting in there.”

he room. At that moment, the tightly shut door

“If you wanted to enjoy the show, Princess, you could’ve just told me,” a calm voice came from inside the swung open.

Ferris stepped out, approached Xander, and bowed respectfully. “Greetings, Prince Xander

Lizzie stared at Ferris in surprise, craning her neck to peer into the room. There was no sign of anyone else.

Refusing to accept it, she barged inside and scoured every corner, but not even a trace of Athena could be found.

“Where is she?” Lizzie snapped, her voice edged with impatience.

Ferris remained composed and asked, “Who exactly are you looking for, Your Highness?”

If Lizzie had any sense, she would have known when to quit.

But blinded by rage and hell–bent on ruining Athena’s reputation, she couldn’t care less about the consequences.

Without thinking, Lizzie snapped, her voice sharp with accusation. “I heard you were having a secret date with Athena here. Where is she now!

Ferris’s expression darkened as he rebuked sharply, “Princess Lizzie, watch your tongue! The Viscountess has never met me privately. How dare you ruin her good name with such baseless accusations?”

Seeing Ferris defend Athena so fiercely, Lizzio stormed forward, her hand shouting out toward his face. “How dare you defend that woman Have you lost your mind?” she snapped.

But before her hand could land, Ferris intercepted her wrist with lightning reflexes.

“Your Highness, please calm yourself,” Ferris said evenly, though his ironclad grip on her wrist never loosened.

Lizzie’s face twisted in pain, yet she remained defiant, “Ferris, have you lost your mind? How dare you oppose me for that

will report you to the Emperor and have you punished!”

“Lizziel” Kander thundered, his voice crashing through their argument like a bolt of lightning

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Chapter 330

Lizzie

looked at Xander in terror, only to see his expression glacial, his eyes sharp as blades. He declared, “Athena is your future sister–in–law. How dare you slander her? Do you have any respect for me at all”

Only then did Lizzie realize with dawning horror that she had said the wrong thing.

She had surprisingly forgotten that Athena was going to be Xander’s future wife.

Her reckless words today would surely bring consequences she couldn’t escape.

“Xander, I am sorry for my careless words. Please, don’t hold it against me,” Lizzie hurriedly apologized, unaware the had already crossed Xander’s bottom line.

If Lizzie’s offense went unpunished today, Xander felt that rumors would spread like wildfire.

Xander’s face was cold as he thundered, “Slandering my wife is an unpardonable offense. You have to be slapped three times!”

Lizzie stared at him in horror, her eyes full of fear and her voice trembling. Xander, I am your sister and the princess of Petanion. How could you slap me across the face in public? How can I ever show my face again?”

Xander replied coldly. “Precisely because you are a princess, I must discipline you on behalf of our late father.”

With deliberate calm, Xander produced the imperial rod. “This was bestowed by the late Emperor himself. It has the right to punish everyone, including tyrants and court officials. Disciplining a mere princess is certainly within my authority.

The moment the imperial rod appeared, everyone fell to their knees in an instant.

Lizzie was no exception, For all her usual arrogance, even she wouldn’t dare defy the late Emperor’s authority

Her legs buckled beneath her as she knelt, her eyes filled with utter despair.

It was only right for Xander to discipline her, after all, an elder brother’s authority WAS like that of a father.

With a sharp crack, Xander’s hand struck Lizzie hard across the face

Instantly, her check burned with searing pain. Three slaps might not seem like much, but for Lizzie, the humiliation was unbearable

To be publicly slapped was the ultimate disgrace for someone of her status.

Since she was in front of Xander, she couldn’t vent her fury,

it wasn’t until Xander had left that Lizzie finally erupted in hysterical screams.

“Ferris!” Lizzie glared at him, her teeth clenched in fury “My people saw you and Athena enter the same private room at Star Pavilion. So why was she gone the moment larried?”

“Your Highness, watch your words. You can’t just spout baseless accusations without proof,” Ferris replied, his disdainful gaze nearly driving Lizzie mad

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