The Scarred Queen's Rise (Athena) novel Chapter 617

Chapter 617

Chapter 617

Alexandra’s voice turned sheil, her eyes reddening with fury.

She glared at Xander as if he were some heartless scoundrel who’d toyed with a woman’s heart

But Athena was engaged to Xander Xander never had the slightest affection for Kendra. He never even showed her any affection, so he wondered how Alexandra considered him a villain in this situation

To be blunt, this was all Kendra’s one–sided infatuation. Out of respect for their family ties, Xander avoided being to direct with her. Liffle did he knove she’d use that as an excuse to burn against him,

Xander shot Alexandra a sharp look, cutting her off “Mother, watch your words. I’ve never had any romantic involvement with Kendra, nor hava Tkapt her waiting all these years. If such words were to spread, how would the public perceive me?”

Given his high ranking position that already drew public scrutiny, it was highly inappropriate for Alexandra to blurt out

marks in a fit of emotion,

Xander’s sharp rebuke brought Alexandra back to her senses. Though she was fond of Kendra, Xander was her son. She knew perfectly well v priorities should be.

Alexandra took a few deep breaths, then turned to Kendra with a gentle smile. “Kendra, you should go back to your room for now.”

After all, discussing such delicate matters in front of a young lady of her sensibilities would only make her uncomfortable

Kendra shook her head, her eyes glistening with unshed tears. “Aunt, please just let me go home.”

Alexandra’s tone grew firmer. “Don’t worry, I will settle this matter for you.” She then gave her trusted matron a meaningful look. “Take Miss Porterback

to her room

Aher much coaxing from the servant, Kendra reluctantly left, dragging her feet with visible displeasure.

Alexandra finally turned to Xander with a grim face. She said coldly, “You’ve been completely bewitched by Athena. Even if she holds the title of Duchess now, she has no one to support her. What real benefit can she possibly bring you?

*Kendra, on the other hand, has the Porter Mansion behind het fyou marry her, you’ll have the full support of that powerful family, especially here brothers. One is the newly appointed top scholar in the imperial exams, and the other is being groomed by His Majesty to become a commander. Their future success is guaranteed

“Listen to your mother, Xander. Don’t be so stubborn and blind.”

Xander’s own deepened. “Mother, It’s you who refuses to see reason.”

Alexandra looked at him, bewildered “What makes you say that?”

“Mother, have you never truly pondered why the Osbome and Monson families collapsed? Henry Queen behind them, was dragged down as well”

his late, but even the Osborne family, with the

He paused, watching as Alexandra’s face turned pale, enunciating every word. “If His Majesty hadn’t already marked both houses for destruction, how could they have been toppled so easily over Athenak attain?

“With so much evidence suddenly uncovered, do you really believe Athena could have single–handedly dismantled two ancient noble houses! Doesn’t all seem just a little too convenient, Mother?”

Kander’s words left Alexandra utterly dumbfounded, her eyes wide with shock

She stared fixedly at Kander and said with difficulty, “Are you saying His Majesty deliberately planned to purge the two great noble houses!”

Xander remained silent, his deep, inscrutabile gaze food on Alexandra

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Chapter 617

It was precisely this silence that made a chilling realization slowly creep over her

Alexandra clutched her chest, her voice laced with disbelief. “But Michael is a military commander, Isn’t he exactly the kind of talent the court desperately needs? How could His Majesty…

Xander gently set the cup on the table, his fingers tracing its rim as he murmured, “That’s why His Majesty didn’t convict Michael, but releported him to the frontier garrison. With the border states showing signs of unrest, keeping him in reserve means he can be deployed as needed.“.

Alexandra drew in a sharp breath as a cold realization washed over her. She finally understood Arthur’s intentions.

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