The Scarred Queen's Rise (Athena) novel Chapter 596

Chapter 596

In other words, had Xander not deliberately turned a blind eye, Ferris would never have risen through the ranks so swiftly

Athena didn’t expect Ferris to feel grateful to Xander. However, the felt that the least Ferris could do was not bite the hand that fed him.

He was exploiting Xander’s feelings for her, making Xander do his dirty work.

Athena turned to Jessa and asked urgently, “is there any way you

way you can get me out of her?

Jessa shook her head. “Both th

the front and back doors are blocked. Princess Lizzie came prepared. There’s no way she’ll let you slip away that easily

Athena knew that the moment she showed her lace, Lizzie’s people would nab her instantly.

Athena foeder gaze on Ferris. “You’ve got a backup plan for yourself, haven’t you?”

Ferris was no longer the man he used to be

Every move Ferris made was carefully calculated.

Athena didn’t believe that Ferris wouldn’t have a backup plan.

Ferris clenched his fists tightly, staring at Athena with deep reluctance. “Atheny, L..

“Let me go,” Athena said with an unwavering expression, “No matter what schemes you’re plotting, I won’t let you harm Prince Xander.”

Ferris‘ face twisted with urgency. “Does he really mean that much to you?”

Athena said, her voice hardening, “Ferris, you can’t repay his kindness with betrayal. If Prince Xander hadn’t secretly sent guards to protect you back then, you’d never have made it back to Pidence City alive. Do you have any idea how many enemies were watching your every move?

“You’d have been dead before you even left the city.”

Ferris couldn’t deny Athena’s words

He knew he was being tailed the whole way back to Pidence City.

He owed This sale return to Pidence City entirely to Xander.

But he could not possibly just let Athena walk away like this.

Knowing Lizzie’s temper, she wouldn’t rest until she caught Athena…

Xander’s heart ached for Athena, so he’d shield her from all harm.

If those two clash, Lizzie would only end up provoking ander and bringing trouble upon herself.

However, Ferris could not possibly bear to see the disappointment in Athena’s eyes?

Outside, a commotion erupted. Lizzie’s people had already reached the door.

Loud knocks pounded on the door.

Lizzie’s haughty voice boomed from outside the door. “Guards, break this door down at once!”

“Lizzie, what are you doing here?” Just then, Xander’s deep voice resounded from beyond the door.

As expected, Xander had been watching over Athena from the shadows all this time.

Chapter 596

Athena’s face flushed with urgency. “Ferris, what are you waiting for? If Lizzie barges in now, I won’t be able to clear my name. Can you D by and watch me get framed ?”

Ferris was torn inside, silently weighing his options.

In the end, he relented.

“Neil,” he called out.

Neil entered and gave Fortis à respectful bow. “Prince Ferris,” he said.

“Take Atheny through the secret passage,” Ferris said, his expression heavy with defeat

He looked utterly drained, as if every ounce of strength had been sucked right out of him. Only dejection remained.

Neil shot Ferris a surprised look, then glanced at Athena,. In the end, he said nothing and simply told her, “Miss Monson, follow me.”

Athena fixed her gaze on Ferris for a moment, then followed Neil to the wall

Neil reached out and twisted the vase. With a soft click, a hidden passage emerged behind the cabinet.

Neil said quietly to her, “Just follow this secret passage. It leads straight out of Star Pavilion.”

hank you.” Athena slipped swiftly into the secret passage, Jessa right behind her.

The moment they entered, the secret passage sealed seamlessly behind them.

Ferris stood frozen, staring blankly as Athena’s figure vanished into the secret passage. A hollow ache spread through his chest, it felt as if she’d taken a piece of his heart with her.

He knew that Athena’s heart wasn’t his anymore.

It seemed she had taken a liking to Xander

The argument at the door raged on. Ferris steadied himself and strode out.

“Xander,” Lizzie challenged, her tone sharp, “I’m here to find my husband. Why are you blocking my way? Are you hiding some shameful secret in there?” Lizzie wouldn’t rest until Athena was publicly humiliated today

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