The Scarred Queen's Rise (Athena) novel Chapter 536

Chapter 536

Chapter 536

Just thinking about last night sent shivers down Nona’s spine.

Nona had thought Michael was going to make her his concubine, but to her shock, he only had her undress and lie in bed with him

To Nona’s surprise, nothing actually happened that night.

At first, Nona was a bit confused, but seeing Willow’s reaction, she finally pot it,

Michael was exacting his revenge on Willow. He wanted to make her suffer unbearable agony.

“You know exctly how to behave from now on, don’t you?” Michael said coldly.

Nona nodded vigorously. “From now on, I shall be your woman. I know exactly what is expected of me.”

Since Michael wanted her to compete with Willow for his favor, she would willingly do so.

Not only would she fight for his favor, but she wanted to rise above Willow.

Michael pave an approving nod. “Get out”

Nona grabbed her clothes and scrambled out, barely keeping her balance.

Once outside the door, the fear in Nona’s eyes vanished, replaced by unbridled smugness.

At last, I’ve finally climbed to the position I’ve always coveted, Nona thought triumphantly.

Stumbling and staggering, Willow burst into Kelsey’s courtyard. “Mother, you must stand up for me!”

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The commotion outside startled Kelsey, who rushed out to investigate. Then, she found Willow stumbling into the courtyard while wailing inconsolably.

Upon reaching Kelsey, Willow collapsed to her knees. “Mother, Michael”

Before Willow could finish her sentence, she broke down in tears so hard that her words dissolved into unintelligible cries.

Seeing Willow in such a hysterical state, Kelsey was utterly exasperated,

Fearing something terrible had happened to Michael, Kelsey demanded frantically, “What happened to Michael? Tell me now!”

“He actually took Nona as his concubine!” Willow choked out, her world utterly collapsing around her.

But Kelsey remained utterly unmoved by Willow’s grief–stricken sobs.

Hearing this, Kelsey heaved a huge sigh of relief and said dismissively, “I thought it was some big deal. So it’s just this? Isn’t it perfectly normall for a man to have multiple women?

“You’ve been married to him for over half a year now, yet there’s still no sign of pregnancy. Should the concubine conceive, it would at least bring some joy to this family,” Kelsey remarked coolly.

Willow stared at Kelsey through her tears, her voice trembling with disbelief. “But Mother, Nona is my maid. How can that low–born wretch posubly become his woman?”

Willow thought, “it’s not that I oppose Michael taking a concubine. What I absolutely cannot stomach is Nona becoming one

“She’s just a maid and a wretched nobody

“How could Michael stoop so low just to humiliato me?

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Chapter 536

Kelsey blinked slowly and said, “True, her birth may be humble, but if my son loves her, we can certainly grant her this honor. And should she bless us with an heir, that would be a great service to the family.

“Since she’s now a concubine, we should grant her a proper status. Should anyone inquire, simply state she is a woman of respectable background.”

“Mother”

“Willow’s voice suddenly rose to a shrill pitch, startling Kelsey

Kelsey shot Willow an annoyed glare, her voice sharp with anger. “How dare you question my decision? Go out and see for yoursell. Many men have multiple women. You’ve been manied for six whole months, and Michael has only just taken one concubine. He’s already spared your dignity more than

enough

“Willow, don’t be ungrateful”

Willow stared at Kelsey in utter despair, tears streaming down her face. She choked out, “No, it’s not like that. That is not what I’m saying…

Only now did Willow truly understand what it meant to be utterly trapped with no escape.

She thought, “Why won’t even Kelsey take my side?

She has always treated m

Ime so kindly!

Willow was sobbing uncontrollably and gasping for breath. Her once elegant hair was now in complete disarray. She bore no resemblance to the dignified Marchioness she was supposed to be.

Right now, she was nothing more than a madwoman.

Kelsey commanded, “Enough of this. You’re blubbering over such a trivial matter. As the Marchioness, you ought to be elegant and forgiving. If word out, you’d be notorious for jealousy. Now, go reflect on your conduct”

Kelsey was unable to bear Willow’s hysterical display any longer. With a dismissive wave, she turned on her heel and retreated into her chambers.

Willow crumpled to the floor like a broken doll, her hollow eyes reflecting nothing but absolute desolation,

She thought, “Why is everyone treating me like this?‘

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