Chapter 126
Chapter 126
Michael’s deep voice, cold and cutting, held a fury that felt like it could scorch Athena to ash.
He looked like a husband interrogating his unfaithful wife.
Athena thought contemptuously, ‘But does he even have the right p>
Athena let out a low chuckle, her eyes full of contempt. “How pathetic,” she sneered.
When Athena loved Michael, he treated her like trash.
Now that she’d dumped him, he was clinging to her like a leech.
‘If this isn’t pathetic, what is?‘ Athena sneered inwardly.
Athena yanked her hand free, straightened her back, and met Michael’s gaze with a mocking smile. “Out of respect for our past, I never wanted to pull rank,” she said, “But now that things have changed between us, you should show respect to me p>
Ferris was a few months older than Michael, so Michael had to show respect to him according to seniority. In terms of hierarchy, he should naturally address Athena with the same respect.
Michael’s face darkened ominously.
‘How dare she presume to call herself the crown princess already? Is she seriously considering marrying Ferris?‘ Michael thought in disbelief.
“Athena, dream on!” Michael spat through gritted teeth.
Athena merely smirked, deliberately ignoring his question. “When you two wed,” she said airily, “Ferris and I will certainly attend and toast to your happiness p>
Hearing footsteps behind her, Athena’s smile grew wider. She taunted, “Your fiancée is coming, are you really going to keep blocking my way p>
Conflict flashed in Michael’s eyes before he finally stepped aside, resigned. Athena strode past him without hesitation.
Her face was expressionless as she walked past him, not even sparing him a glance.
She walked past him as if he were air, not even sparing him a glance.
Michael felt as if a piece of his heart had been torn away. He nearly reached out to stop Athena, but Willow’s voice shattered his resolve completely.
By the time Michael snapped out of his daze, Athena was already far down the path.
Only the faint trace of her scent lingered in the air.
Willow and Eloise approached, both smiling, while Kelsey’s face clouded over.
Clearly, Willow, Eloise, and Kelsey had all witnessed Athena’s departure.
With a bashful blush, Willow glanced shyly at Michael, her cheeks slightly flushed. Then she whispered, “Michael, let’s go to the front yard p>
Michael’s face showed no trace of happiness as he responded flatly.
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Chapter 126
Out of the corner of his eye, Michael caught a glimpse of the heirloom emerald pendant around Willow’s neck. His gaze instantly frosted over.
This emerald pendant was the Osborne family’s most treasured heirloom.
It was also his engagement token to Athena.
Now, it hung around Willow’s neck.
The thought of Athena’s deal with his mother made Michael’s blood boil.
Without warning, Michael reached out and yanked the emerald pendant from around Willow’s neck.
Michael’s abrupt action stunned everyone present.
Willow winced as a sharp pain shot through her neck, before she knew it, the emerald pendant was already clutched tightly in Michael’s hand.
Willow’s face was filled with disbelief. With red–rimmed eyes, she stared at Michael, her voice trembling and barely audible. “Michael, you… ”
Just as Willow was about to burst into tears, Michael abruptly grabbed her wrist and produced an emerald–green emerald bracelet. “The pendant doesn’t suit you,” he said coldly, “This is more appropriate p>
Without another word, Michael forced the bracelet onto Willow’s wrist.
The bracelet was slightly too small. As it was forced onto Willow’s wrist, the pain made her eyes well up with unshed tears.
But she gritted her teeth and endured the pain.
Finally, the bracelet was forced onto Willow’s wrist.
Kelsey stared in shock at the bracelet, her eyes burning with disapproval as she looked at Michael.
‘I know my own son better than anyone else, how could I not?‘ Kelsey thought.
The emerald pendant was his token of love with Athena, he simply couldn’t bear to give it to Willow.
Deep down, only Athena was his true wife.
She thought, ‘As for this bracelet, it was probably meant for Athena. Valuable as it was, it could never compare to that emerald pendant.
Sara Lili
Sara Lili is a daring romance writer who turns icy landscapes into scenes of fiery passion. She loves crafting hot love stories while embracing the chill of Iceland’s breathtaking cold.