The Scarred Queen's Rise (Athena) novel Chapter 122

Chapter 122

Athena’s expression wasn’t just making empty threats, she genuinely wanted Willow dead.

Eloise felt her heart being torn to pieces. She thought, ‘Is this truly the daughter I have carried for nine months?

‘Athena used to be merely jealous of Willow, but she never actually tried to hurt her. After all, they grew up together and shared a true sisterly bond.

‘But then Athena spiraled out of control, she poisoned Willow, schemed against her, doing everything she could to drive her to her death.

I’ve never treated Athena unfairly. Whatever Willow had, Athena never lacked a single thing. Why is she still not content?

Eloise looked at Willow, her eyes filled with disappointment. “This daughter of mine… there’s just no saving her anymore, she thought.

Henry’s face turned frosty with barely contained fury.

With just a few words from Athena, what was clearly an accident was twisted into Willow deliberately setting fire to the memorial hall.

And to make matters worse, the Osborne family was coming tomorrow for the engagement ceremony. He didn’t know how to explain this to them.

They couldn’t possibly let Willow appear before everyone covered in wounds. That would be like announcing to the world that she was the one who burned down the Monson family’s memorial hall.

“On your knees!” Henry ground his teeth, his face livid with rage, and roared at Athena, “How dare you frame your own sister? After all this time, you still refuse to repent!”

Athena stood her ground, her eyes fearless, and shot back defiantly, “What did I do wrong? Didn’t Your Grace always preach that sisters should look out for each other? I was worried Willow might be afraid of the dark, so I specially brought her an oil lamp. Who could’ve known she’d end up causing such a disaster?

“When I kept my distance from her, you called it jealousy. But the one time I show her kindness, you accuse me of harming

her.

“No matter what I do, it’s always wrong in your eyes, because in your hearts, I never truly mattered. So why did you even bother bringing me back into this family in the first place?”

Athena’s razor–sharp words struck Henry like a volley of daggers.

Henry was struck speechless. His lips quivered slightly as he tried to retort, but not a single word came out.

He felt as if an immense boulder was crushing his chest, making it hard to even breathe.

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Seeing Athena going too far, Nicolas rebuked sternly, “Athena, don’t cross the line. Even if our parents have made mistakes, they’re still the ones who gave you life and raised you. The debt of life is beyond measure. This you cannot deny.”

Athena exhaled slowly. “So this is how it is, the debt of life is above all else, so I deserve to be your pawn? You knew full well the Mcgee family was a living hell, yet you still pushed me in. Is this really how I’m supposed to repay you?”

Nicolas’s face froze in shock, he never expected Athena would lay everything bare like this.

With his carefully constructed facade torn away, all the darkness he’d tried to hide was suddenly exposed to the harsh light

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of day, leaving him burning with shame.

He thought, ‘Sure, Athena’s marriage was arranged for the family’s interests, but it’s still true the Mcgee family is undeniably a prestigious match, isn’t it?‘

Nicolas took a deep breath, trying to clear up Athena’s misunderstanding. “The Mcgee family isn’t some kind of hellhole. Even if Ferris were to meet an untimely end, you’d still have us. It would be best if you could have a child, but if not, we can have one adopted for you from the Monson family. That way, you’ll have someone to rely on in your old age and won’t be left all alone. And the Mcgee family’s fortune will still be yours, won’t it?

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