Chapter 419
Chapter 419
Eloise was reluctant to leave, but a panting servant rushed up to her in a panic.
“Lady Eloise, something terrible has happened, ” the servant said anxiously. “Our Aurora Atelier is in trouble p>
“What happened? Out with it p>
Since its inception, the exquisite crystal glassware crafted by the Aurora Atelier had been immensely popular among the nobility.
With its sky –high prices and unique charm, it was truly unparalleled in Pidence City.
The Monson family made a fortune from this venture.
Naturally, much of the credit went to Willow.
Now that the Monson family’s entire livelihood hinged on the Aurora Atelier, how could Eloise not be utterly distraught after hearing the news?
The servant gasped for breath and cried out in panic, “Our entire shipment has been stolen. Many customers have canceled their orders because there’s no stock left p>
Upon hearing this, Eloise’s face went deathly pale. She swayed unsteadily, nearly collapsing to the ground.
A maid rushed to steady her. “Lady Eloise, you must take care of yourself p>
“Hurry, help me get to the Aurora Atelier now p>
The maid hurriedly supported Eloise as they rushed out.
Athena was startled, secretly wondering who could be so formidable as to raid the goods of the Monson family.
She thought with glee, ‘But whoever it is, this is truly ingenious. How brilliant to have ruined the Monson family’s day on Willow’s wedding p>
With her mood instantly brightened, Athena walked with a brisk pace.
From a nearby loft, a masked man was watching in Athena’s direction.
He was dressed in an azure robe, with only half his face visible beneath a silver mask.
With long, slender fingers, he removed the mask, revealing a breathtakingly handsome visage.
Standing beside Ferris, a black–clad shadow guard reported respectfully, “Lord Ferris, the mission is accomplished p>
Without turning around, Ferris’s voice carried undeniable authority. “Offload the Monson family’s goods immediately before any complications arise p>
The crystal glassware cost a fortune to produce, but selling it overseas would instantly double the profits.
He had chosen this day to strike for one reason only, which was to avenge Athena. The Monson family was nobody to him. He wanted them to learn the true price of crossing Athena. The Osborne family was his next target.
As Athena’s figure vanished from sight, Ferris donned his mask once more. His black hood enveloped him completely as he turned and stepped back into the shadows of the room.
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Chapter 419
When news of the crystal glassware robbery reached the duke’s estate, Henry was so enraged he nearly collapsed on the
spot.
Clutching his chest, he was gasping for air for what felt like an eternity.
With his voice shaking, Henry asked, “ How much of the shipment is left? ”
The messenger boy trembled in fear, too terrified to respond as he watched Henry nearly faint from rage.
Henry took a few shaky breaths and asked hesitantly, “Half p>
The servant shook his head. Henry closed his eyes and asked again, “Could it be… only thirty percent left p>
‘Surely, no matter how skilled they are, there’s no way they could have stolen everything right under the Monson family’s nose,‘ he thought. “Thirty percent would already be the limit of their abilities!
But the servant shook his head again. Henry’s eyes bulged in disbelief. “H–how much is left, exactly p>
The servant, terrified, fell to his knees with a thud, his face ashen. He wailed, “Duke Henry, not a single one is left p>
“What?” Henry exclaimed, his eyes rolling back as he fainted.
That shipment was worth hundreds of thousands of dollars, and now it was all gone in an instant.
He remembered the agreement. If they failed to deliver on time, they’d owe triple compensation.
Triple compensation would land him in hot water.
Eloise returned with her smile gone. It felt as if her world had come crashing down.
On what should have been the happiest day, a heavy gloom hung over the duke’s estate. Everyone looked as if they were at a funeral.
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.