The Scarred Queen's Rise (Athena) novel Chapter 426

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Chapter 426

“This is my wedding day. Yet he and his men dare to barge into my manor with swords drawn. Are they here to pick a fight?

But then again, the Justice Ministry had no grudge against the Osborne family. They had no reason to be stupid enough to stir up trouble.

‘Could this case be connected to Willow?‘ Michael wondered, a chill running down his spine.

Radnor looked deeply troubled, his brows knitted tightly. He stepped up to Michael and said in a hushed voice, “Lord Osborne, please forgive our intrusion. We’re investigating a homicide case and require Miss Monson’s assistance.”

“How dare you!” Michael’s expression turned icy as he yelled, “My wife has just married into this family. How could she possibly be involved in a homicide case? Leave at once, or you’ll regret it!”

“Today has been hell enough already, and now these tactless Justice Ministry officials show up!‘ Michael thought in frustration, fuming with rage.

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He was on the verge of losing his composure. His brows knitted in fury, and his face was cold. A menacing presence radiated from him, his fury barely contained.

‘On my wedding day, of all times, could things get any worse?‘ Michael thought.

“Lord Osborne, please forgive our intrusion. We mean no disrespect, but this is a matter of a grave criminal investigation.”

Radnor took two steps forward, lowered his voice, and said to Michael, “Just now, someone brought a corpse to the Justice Ministry. We found Lady Osborne’s purse on the body. We’re not making this up.”

Michael’s brow twitched violently, his eyes snapping wide. “That’s impossible. Lady Osborne is the epitome of kindness. She would never be involved in a homicide case!” He knew Willow. She wouldn’t even hurt a fly. Hence, there was no way she could commit a murder.

“So, how do you explain Willow’s purse being found on the body?” Michael demanded, his voice full of disbelief.

Willow took in every word of their conversation, and her heart began pounding. At that moment, her blood ran cold, and her body trembled slightly. Willow thought in horror, ‘How could this be? How could this be?

‘Someone must have found Daniel’s body and delivered it to the Federal Bureau!

‘But who could be so vicious as to frame me like this?‘ Willow thought in terror.

Willow was terrified and panicked. She feared Michael wouldn’t believe her, and dreaded being taken away by the Justice Ministry for interrogation. Her greatest fear was that the incident would turn her into the laughingstock of the entire city.

Overcome by panic, Willow crumpled to the ground. Her wedding veil slipped off. Michael looked down in alarm and saw Willow’s tear–streaked face. She looked beautiful and delicate, but her face was filled with sorrow.

“Michael,” Willow sobbed desperately, “You must believe me. I’ve never harmed anyone. I’m innocent. Someone is framing

me!”

Willow sobbed so hard she could barely catch her breath, looking as pitiful as could be, enough to make anyone’s heart ache for her. Anyone who saw her like this would feel their heart ache.

Kelsey was beside herself with worry. ‘How on earth had this joyous occasion become entangled in a murder case?‘

The more Kelsey looked at Willow, the more her patience wore thin. Kelsey thought, ‘Can this get any worse?‘

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What infuriated Kelsey even more was how the Justice Ministry officers brazenly stormed into the Osborne family manor and, right in front of all the guests, publicly accused the new bride of being involved in a murder. This could be terrible for the Osborne family’s reputation.

Meanwhile, Radnor felt utterly powerless and frustrated. After all, even someone of his rank was just a pawn in the grand scheme of things.

His initial intention was to do the Osbornes a favor and quietly go through the motions.

He planned to keep things under control. Whether Willow was involved in the case or not, Willow would walk away unscathed.

But just then, Athena struck the petition drum. She demanded justice for her adoptive father’s death. The moment the petition drum was hit, the case had to continue.

Given Athena’s noble status as the County Princess, the Justice Ministry had no choice but to come to the Osborne residence to make the arrest.

Michael had no idea that Athena was the one who filed the petition. With his brows knitted in fury, he demanded, “Who would be so audacious as to frame my wife?”

His past with Athena was an open secret among the capital’s elite. Hence, Radnor stammered with an awkward expression, “It… it was Viscountess Athena.”