The Rise Of The Unwanted Girl (Athena) novel Chapter 551

Chapter 551

Willow’s face was filled with surprise at the result.

But then, it all felt natural to her,

Ever since she was a child, Eloise had doted on her. She would have given her life for her, let alone the status as the leptimate daughter.

No one could ever love Willow more than Eloise did.

“Mother!” Willow threw herself excitedly into Eloise’s arms, tears streaming down her face. “Having your love is the biggest blessing in my life.”

Eloise gently stroked Willow’s head with reddening eyes. “You’re the apple of my eye, my precious. Of course, it’s only natural for me to plan for your future.”

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They locked eyes, silent tears streaming down their faces.

Nicolas cut in “Now’s not the time for this. Let’s focus on getting ourselves out of this mess first”

Nicolas slammed his fist on the table, his face contorted in fury. “No wonder they sent me out on that mission yesterday. It was just a decoy. If Willow hadn’t come to war me, I’d still be in the dark right now.”

Eloise’s face was etched with worry as she said, “Now that Prince Xander has stepped in, he won’t back down easily. I’m afraid Leonard is just the beginning. Prince Xander will surely root out everyone involved in this case.”

Nicolas’s brows knitted tightly as he lashed out at Athena. “Athena is such an ungrateful viper. If I know that she would be conspiring with outsiders to betray her family, I would’ve beaten her to death back then. That would’ve spared us this disgrace.”

He was referring to Athena severing ties with the duke’s estate.

Willow let out a soft, feigned sigh. “Maybe Athena was just confused right now, Nicolas. Please, calm down.”

Nicolas cut in sharply, “You don’t need to defend her. I know exactly what kind of person she is.”

Eloise interjected anxiously, “Enough bickering. We should focus on how to handle this crisis.”

Willow lowered her head, helplessly twisting her handkerchief She had no idea what to do.

She glanced at Nicolas, whose face was dark with anger. Clearly, this whole affair was troubling and agitating him beyond measure.

After a moment’s thought, Nicolas stood up and said to Eloise, “I’m heading out for a bit.”

Knowing that Nicolas was always resourceful, Eloise nodded and suggested, “How about going to Michael for help?”

“Mother, you’re not thinking straight, Nicolas said disapprovingly, “Michael is as stubborn as a mule. He thinks he’s above everyone else. If he finds out about this, how could Willow possibly keep her place in the Osborne family?”

Willow hadn’t wanted to mention it, but when Nicolas asked, she finally admitted in a trembling voice, “That wretched maid, Nona, seduced Michael. Now, he’s taken her as his concubine..

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Chapter 551

He couldn’t stand the fact that Michael had humiliated Willow, whom he treasured so much.

Willow sniffled, her voice trembling, “Actually, I’m partly to blame for this.”

Eloise looked at her in confusion. “What could you possibly have done wrong?”

Willow’s eyes darted away briefly, hesitation flickering across her face before she finally confessed the truth.

Eloise stood frozen for a long moment, struggling to process what she’d just heard. She let out a long, ragged breath, her hand shooting up in anger.

But in the end, her heart softened, and she couldn’t bring herself to hit Willow. She let her hand drop to her side.

Eloise choked out, “Willow, you’re the daughter of the duke’s estate. Since you are born to such a noble status, how could you stoop to such underhanded tricks? You…” Eloise was so enraged that she struggled to find the words.

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