The Scarred Queen's Rise (Athena) novel Chapter 285

Chapter 285

“My Lord, something terrible has happened,” the butler said urgently, his meaningful glance at Henry conveying the gravity

of the situation.

Henry’s expression darkened. In such a short time, the police station had already sent staff to the Monson family twice.

He thought, ‘What do they take this place for?‘

Nicolas stepped forward, blocking the officials with an imposing stance. “What is the meaning of this?” he demanded.

In that instant, the imposing authority filled the air.

Seeing Nicolas, the official from the police station hurried forward and bowed respectfully with cupped hands. “Lord Nicolas, I am here to investigate a case.”

Nicolas’s brows knitted tightly, his face darkening with displeasure. “Mr. Larson, have you mistaken your way? This is the Monson family, not your police station.”

He thought, ‘A lowly officer like you dares to barge into the Monson family to investigate? How utterly presumptuous.‘

Osbert Larson wore a troubled expression as he addressed Lord Nicolas. “Lord Nicolas, you may not be aware, but I have handled a burglary case last night and arrested several suspects. The case implicates both Lady Athena and Lady Willow.”

As he mentioned Willow, the official deliberately cast two meaningful glances at Willow.

Under that pointed gaze, Willow’s face instantly drained of color.

“Is Willow involved?” Nicolas’s brows furrowed deeply.

Osbert nodded solemnly. “The prisoners confessed to acting under orders and identified Lady Willow as the mastermind.”

Hearing this, Willow felt a chill run down her spine.

‘What the hell did that bastard Blake do to drag me into this mess?‘ Willow thought in panic.

Willow desperately clung to Eloise, sobbing, “Mother, it wasn’t me! I would never do such a thing!”

Eloise was equally baffled. She gently patted Willow’s shoulder to comfort her, then her expression darkened with fury as she snapped, “This is utter nonsense! Willow has never left the estate, let alone had any contact with strange men. How could she possibly be the mastermind behind all this?”

Eloise snapped, “It must be those criminals making false accusations. They’re probably acting under someone’s orders.”

Osbert wore a troubled expression as he addressed Eloise. “Madam, whether it is true or not, I must ask Lady Willow to come to the police station. A direct confrontation with the suspects will clarify everything.”

“No! I won’t go!” Willow burst into terrified sobs. “Mother, it wasn’t me! I swear I had nothing to do with this! I don’t want to be thrown in prison!”

With a troubled look, Osbert said, “Lady Willow, this is merely a routine inquiry. After all, this matter concerns Lady Athena, and it was she who reported the case herself. I find myself in a rather difficult position.”

Osbert’s face twisted in distress, caught between Lady Athena and the powerful Monson family, he dared not offend either

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Chapter 285

But now that Xander had intervened, Osbert dared not handle the matter carelessly.

Left with no alternative, Osbert steeled himself and came to the Monson family to take Willow into custody.

Nicolas’s expression turned icy as he countered, “Athena reported this to the authorities?”

“Indeed, four intruders broke into Lady Athena’s residence. Fortunately, her household was well–guarded, preventing the villains from succeeding. I heard Lady Athena flew into a rage and intends to report this incident directly to His Majesty.”

Osbert was utterly terrified that such a serious incident had occurred within his jurisdiction.

He thought, ‘If this blows up, I can kiss my job goodbye.

Michael’s brows knitted tightly. “How dare those scoundrels target Athena? Do they have a death wish?”

“Lord Osborne, please calm down! Those men were only after money. They wouldn’t dare lay a finger on Lady Athena!” Osbert was sweating bullets. He realized he’d gotten himself tangled up with a bunch of untouchable big shots, none of whom he could afford to cross.

Michael shot a frosty glare at Willow and demanded of Osbert, “So Lady Willow is truly implicated in this?”

He didn’t even call Willow by her name anymore. That alone showed how furious he was.