The Scarred Queen's Rise (Athena) novel Chapter 632

Chapter 632

Kurtis let out a long, deliberate sigh, shaking his head with a wry tile. “You’re not even married yet and abroady taking the outsider’s side What, ka yon ahaid we’ll eat your beloved fiancé alive?”

“Grandpa,” Athena säid, blushing as she walked i with a tray of coffen. She proved up for Kurtis and pushed it into bichand, t

have some coffee.”

Her embarrassed expression amused her three uncles, who all burst out laughing

etis chuckled as he took the cup spped, and sald, “Th

“You see what I mean? She won’t even let me talk now. Trying to shut me up with coffee. bland and flavorless. Bet the dinks at your wedding will taste better.”

Athena’s face tumed scarlet. As composed as she normally was, the couldn’t handle her grandfathe

WHITE

Letting out a flustered little cry, she fled the room.

The laughter of her three uncles, followed her, unrestrained, Only Xander smiled softly, his eyes full of affection

Xander stood and addressed Kurtis “Once I’ve chosen a nice date, I’ll come to formally marry Athena”

Kurtis and the three uncles walked him to the gate.

Just before getting into the c

carriage, Xander saw Athena standing in the courtyard watching him. He smiled at her and mouthed silently, “Wait for

Soon, his carriage arrived at the gates of Xander Manor.

As soon as he entered the courtyard, he was met by Alexandra, her face full of rage. “You! You’ve gone mad! Giving up your military command for a woman? Do you even understand how dangerous that is for you?”

What angered her even more was that Kander had gone to propose manage without her consent. He even brought it to Achena’s place, completely disregarding her.

Xander halted, his gaze icy as he looked at Alexandra. “Isn’t this exactly what you’ve been wanting to see? Now that I’ve filled your wishes, why are you sofurious instead?”

Alexandra’s face went ashen. She looked momentarily stunned. “What do you mean by that?”

Xander paused again, his eyes cold as he looked directly at her. “You know exactly what I mean, if you hadn’t ordered Kendra, would she have gone so far as to slither wrists? You wanted to use that to force my hand, but you’ve miscalculated.”

He continued, “I have never yielded to coercion. Not even from you, Mother. This time, I gave up my military power, if you push me again, give up my

title as prince.”

Alexandra hadn’t expected him to be so perceptive. He had figured out she was behind Kendra’s actions.

Still, she didn’t want to admit it. Holding onto a sliver of hope, she said, “How could you think that way about your own mother your ayes, ami really such a person? Everything I’ve done is for your sake?“”

Xander replied, “I appreciate your kindness, but you shouldn’t impose your ambitions on me. You know bi these years. Stop before it’s too late. If you don’t, don’t blame me for being heartless.”

Xander’s words chilled Alexandra to the bone. She looked at him in disbelief, her labe twisted in pain.

In her mind, her son was exceptionally gifted it pained her that he had to live under someone else’s shadow.

She truly believed that he sat on the throne, he would outshine Arthur by far

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Overwhelmed by anger and frustration, she shipped, “No. Labundutely will not allow

Xander said, “She doesn’t need your approval: She’s the mistress of Kander Minne if you check chand suburbs. Athena and I will visit you during the holidays. No need to but in mutual resentment ”

His tone was ice cold. His expression was as if he were looking at a stranger

Alexandra couldn’t bear hearing him talk to her like this. Tears rolled down her face. “You’re kicking y

xander replied, “I’m not kicking you out. It’s you who can’t recognize your place. You want everything. You want to control trything your overbearing nature, and neither can Athena. If that’s the case, then,

He paused and looked her in the eyes. “If you continue to secretly stockpole tronps, that’s frason. Punishable by exten

Have you considered the consequences if this ever comes to light?”

Wesandra staggered back in shock. She stared at him, panic overtaking her voice. “You You’re talkington

Xander said, “As long as I’m here, I decide what happens in this manor. And don’t worry. I’ve already taken your hidden troops and turned them mer fo the King”

His words hit her like a bolt of lightning.

She had spent years plotting, secretly gathering ten thousand elite soldiers.

She had guarded against every possible threat, except her very own son

Xander had quietly handed over all the troops to the King without saying a word.

Consumed by fury, she slapped him hard. “You wretch! I shouldn’t have birthed your I did everything to protect your future. When you’re useful, the King’s trusted uncle. When you’re not, you’re less than a commoner. If the King ever turns on you, how will you protect yourself? Have you thought about that?”

Every word she spat carried her burning fury

Alexandrs forced the words out through gritted teeth, every syllable laced with burning rage.

Xander didn’t dodge. He took the slap head–on.

Red marks quickly bloomed across his face, but he laughed coldly if I weren’t sure, would I dare give up my command? Did you think I hadn’t prepared a fallback?”

She wanted to ask more, but Xander didn’t want to speak on the matter any further. He said, “you have two options. Either you joyfully accept Athena s your daughter–in–law and promise never to give her trouble again. Or, send you to the mountain villa for rest and recovery: Choose”

Alexandra slumped. She laughed at herself. “Now you even get to decide your mother’s fate. Why bother asking what i think? For a woman, you’d even turn your back on your own mother.”

Xander said, “There’s no need for sarcasm, Mother. Even without Athena, I would still have made this decision. I won’t let you destroy lander Manns With that, Xander gave a cold order. “Men, escort my mother back to her courtyard. Without my permission she can’t leave the estate.

“You! You ungrateful wretch” Alexandra shrieked her face contorted in rage. She finally understood and was utterly immovable

Whether she played the victim or invoked their bond as mother and son, it made no difference

Xander remained stone–cold, utterly unmoved.

Under his orders, she was escorted back to her quarters.

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She screamed anerily, “Someone! Anyone!”

But no one outside answered. Panic spread across her face: “Where is everynrie?)

| Where are my people

Herconfidante leaned in and whispered, “Your Grace, it was Prince Kander. He dismissed all your amendants our guards have a been disbanded and reassigned.”

Alexandra’s vision went dark, and she nearly fainted.

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