The Scarred Queen's Rise (Athena) novel Chapter 110

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Joseph’s words resounded through the hall like a thunderbolt, leaving Henry and Eloise rooted to the spot, their faces etched

with shock.

That stone carving was far more than just a rock. It embodied the very foundation and fortune of the Monson family.

Back then, Henry spared no effort to acquire it, draining his coffers, calling in every favor, and leaving no stone unturned in his pursuit.

And now, Athena had just shattered it like it was nothing.

Henry’s face flushed crimson, then drained of all color, his eyes blazing with fury.

He thought, ‘Shattering the stone was nothing short of undermining the very foundation of the Monson family. How could I possibly let Athena off so easily for such a thing?‘

Henry’s voice thundered through the hall. “Athena!”

Henry’s face turned ashen, veins bulging on his forehead as he pointed a trembling finger at Athena. “You ungrateful wretch! On your knees, now!”

Athena had braced herself for the storm of consequences the moment she smashed it.

Athena thought to herself, ‘I don’t believe some worthless rock could protect the Monson family. That’s just the family deluding themselves.‘

Athena’s icy gaze slowly swept over to Willow, who was cowering behind Eloise.

Willow felt a chill run down her spine as Athena’s icy gaze landed on her. Like a startled rabbit, she instinctively shrank back, her eyes brimming with terror.

“Instead of punishing me, Your Grace, you should investigate who harmed Lucky,” Athena said, her voice low but piercing. “How could a three–month–old puppy possibly climb so high up the rockery and fall into a crevice, nearly dying? Whoever did this knew full well that Lucky is Grandmother’s most treasured companion, yet still laid hands on him. Such malice is truly despicable!”

At her words, everyone was momentarily stunned.

Gwen stepped forward at the opportune moment, her gaze heavy with disappointment as she regarded Henry. “Had Athena not found Lucky, Margaret’s condition would have only worsened. Yet instead of seeking the truth, Your Grace blames Athena for breaking the stone? Tell me, does a mere rock mean more to you than Margaret herself?”

Saying this, Gwen sighed heavily and cautioned Henry, “Should anything befall Margaret, that would truly mark the downfall of the Monson family.”

Margaret’s mother was a duchess, and her maternal grandmother was none other than a princess.

Over the years, the Monson family owed its prosperity to Margaret’s patronage, backed by her powerful maternal family.

Gwen’s words sent a chill down Henry’s spine.

He bowed his head humbly and said, “Thank you for your reminder, Gwen.”

Gwen curtsied to Henry. “I wouldn’t dare, Your Grace.”

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Chapter 110

Gwen then turned to Athena and said gently, “Miss Monson, please come with me.”

Athena nodded and cradled Lucky as she entered the inner chamber.

Shortly after, the house physician followed them in.

Margaret immediately regained consciousness after Gwen informed her that Lucky had been found.

When she heard that Lucky was hurt, she was so distressed that tears streamed down her face. Athena sat by her bedside, gently wiping away her tears as she comforted her, “Don’t worry, Grandmother. No one hurt Lucky. He was just being naughty, climbed up the rockery, and slipped into a crevice. The house physician said it’s nothing serious. He’ll be fine after

some rest.”

Athena thought to herself, ‘If it weren’t for Grandmother’s illness, I would never have covered up for that villain.

Hearing Athena’s words, Margaret finally smiled, the worry lines on her face softening.

Before long, the bandaged Lucky was carefully carried to Margaret’s side.

Margaret stroked Lucky’s head with tender reproach and scolded affectionately, “You little rascal, must you be so mischievous? Don’t you know there are all sorts of dangerous creatures lurking about?”

With those words, Margaret’s gaze lingered pointedly on Athena.

Athena’s eyes glistened with unshed tears.

“How could I not realize that the latter half of Grandmother’s words was aimed at me?” Athena thought to herself.

“The stone means so much to this family, yet you smashed it without a second thought. You’ve left yourself no way out,” Margaret said, her eyes welling up with tears.

As much as Margaret loved Lucky, in her heart, he could never hold a candle to Athena.

Even less did she want Athena to be punished because of Lucky.

Margaret thought to herself, ‘If I hadn’t sent Gwen to speak up for Athena, she would have surely faced the cane again.‘

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