From Slave To Queen (by Karyn Anderson) novel Chapter 338

Chapter 338

A fleeting glimmer of delight flashed in Nicolas’s eyes. Maintaining his composure, he offered Willow a gentle smile,

“There’s no hurry. Just focus on recovering first,” Nicolas said gently

Hearing Nicolas’s words, Willow’s heart swelled with even deeper gratitude

She thought. “No one in this world could ever treat me better than Nicolas,

I’ll share everything I know about the secret weapon

“Once he’s built up his forces and storms Pidence City, that will be Athena’s ultimate demise.”

Flom not far away, two figures came running toward Willow

“Willow. It’s really Willow. Nicolas brought her back!” Their voices carried over before they even got close

Matthew and Joseph’s faces were alight with excitement

They ruthed forward and pulled Willow into a tight embrace “Willow. Thank goodness you’re safel

Joseph said with tears welling up in his eyes, “I thought I’d never see you again.” Through gritted teeth, he added, “It’s all that bitch Athena’s doing, if no for her, the duke’s estate wouldn’t have ended up like this.”

“Mother was murdered by Athena. I swear avenge her

Matthew and Joseph’s eyes were red–rimmed with fury, their hatred for Athena burning like poison in their veins

Willow looked at the two of them, tears silently streaming down her face. “I never thought I’d live to see you both again, Joseph, Matthew,” murmured.

“Let’s continue this inside,” Nicolas said decisively.

The group entered the house. Though the stronghold was nothing like the lavish duke’s estate, it had all the necessities.

In fact, to welcome Willow back, they had even prepared a cory private courtyard just for her, complete with two maids to attend to her every need.

Henry was dressed in coarse garments, locking utterly dejected.

But when he saw Willow, a glimmer of hope lit up his eyes. “It’s good you’re back.”

Surrounded by her family, Willow once again felt the warmth of being favored.

As she recounted the hardships she had endured along the way, her brothers listened with tears streaming down their faces.

Only after Willow had finished pouring out her sorrows did Nicolas finally ask about the weapon she had mentioned.

Willow looked at them and declared, “If we can actually build this thing, it’ll be truly unstoppable. It’s capable of leveling an entire city with ease. Its power is unmatched!”

“Willow, is this for real?” Matthew asked excitedly

“Absolutely true. I call it a ‘cannon, Willow sald firmly, “But building something like this requires massive amounts of charcoal, sulu, and salipe She paused, then added gravely, “Without sufficient funds, I’m afraid it would be impossible to complete.”

Nicolas and Henry exchanged a glance, bath falling into heavy silence.

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Chapter 338

What they desperately needed now was money,

At that moment, Joseph suggested, “I’ve got a way to get rich quick. It’s a bit ritky, but if we pull it off, wei

ing in money

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“Oh? What is it?” Hery asked rogerly

“Gold mine,” Joseph mured darkly

At this, everyone frowned.

Nicolas sighed. “We’ve been searching for that gold mine all along, but so far there’s been no news. Finding a gold mine is easier said than done

Just then, one of Nicolas’s confidants slipped in and leaned in to whisper, “We’ve got a load on the gold mine

“Where did this lead come from?” Nicolas asked, his eyes widening in surprise,

The servant said, “Athena discovered a gold mine while relocating her mother’s grave and reported it to the King Overjoyed, he granted her the title of Duchess. I have also learned that General Perkins has safely arrived in Pidence City and has formally reunited with Athena”

Willow’s face twisted with rage when she heard the news. “A Duchess? She actually became a Duchess? That bitch deserves to die more than anyone?”

Willow cried out, “Nicolas, you must kill her. Otherwise, I’ll never rest in peace even if i die.”

Nicolas lowered his eyelids and sighed. “Rest assured, sister. I won’t let you suffer in vain, il personally see that Athena pays for everything she’s done to you.

Just as Willow was about to speak, an attendant hurried in and reported, “Lord Nicolas, Lady Fiona has been weeping incessantly and refusing food for days. Should we summon a physician to examine her?”

Nicolas’s brows knitted into a tight knot “What does she take hersgif for? If it weren’t for Cedric, she’d have been a corpse long ago

Hearing that Fiona and Cedric were also present, Willow snorted in annoyance. “Nicolas, why are you dragging this dead weight along? if you ask me. you might as well just kill her and spare yourself the irritation.”

Matthew hesitated, his voice tinged with reluctance. “After all, she’s still Cedric’s mother, if you kill her and Cedric finds out when he grows up, wouldn’t

he end up resenting Nicolas?”

Willow snapped, “But as long as you keep her around, she’s just going to be a distraction every single day. What if she escapes one day? Who can guarantee she won’t run straight to Athena and pell us out?

“We’re in real danger here. We have to be extra careful with every move we make. How can we risk everything for someone who doesn’t even matter

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