Chapter 571
Chapter 571
Two days later, the matter finally settled.
Eloise admitted to framing Kurtis and even hiring a killer to cover up her crimes.
The case went straight to Arthur. With all witnesses and evidence in hand, Leonard was sentenced to death, his execution set for autumn.
Yet before his sentence could be carried out, Leonard committed suicide by smashing his head against the cell wall.
As for Eloise, she also received the death sentence.
Framing a revered general was a capital offense. No pleas for leniency would be entertained.
The sudden reversal in Kurtis’s conviction took everyone by surprise.
It immediately caused quite a stir.
Athena couldn’t comprehend why Leonard had killed himself before the verdict was even delivered.
‘Why did he have to die at this critical moment? What was he trying to hide?‘ Athena wondered.
It seemed that only Eloise knew the rest of the matter.
When Athena arrived, she found Eloise huddled in the corner, staring vacantly at the ceiling.
Back in her days of wealth and privilege, Eloise was particular about her clothes and jewelry. Even the slightest discomfort in the fabric would have h complaining nonstop.
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Yet now, she wore nothing but the coarse garments of a condemned prisoner, awaiting her execution.
It was a cruel twist of fate.
The sound of footsteps snapped Eloise back to her senses. Her face lit up as she looked eagerly toward the cell door and cried out, “Willow, is that you? Willow p>
Eloise rushed to the bars, but the moment she saw who stood outside her cell, her smile froze.
“What are you doing here?” Eloise spat, her voice dripping with disdain.
Instead of Willow, the one she’d been longing to see, it was Athiena who appeared.
Athena couldn’t miss the disappointment flashing in Eloise’s eyes as jailer unlocked the cell door to let her in.
Trina followed closely behind Athena, carrying a food container,
Once inside, Trina carefully unpacked the food hamper, arranging each dish on the table.
Eloise fixed Athena with a look of pure hatred. “What are you doing here? Come to gloat over my downfall p>
People said that a dying person’s words would be kind.
But Athena saw no trace of kindness in Eloise–only pure, unadulterated hatred.
She finally dropped the act. This was the real Eloise, not the one who would put on that pitiful act and feignaincenty,
Athena glanced around the cell. All she saw was straw covering the floor. There was not even a blanket or bedding in sight,
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Eloise’s body was riddled with bruises, her hair wild, her face streaked with grime.
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Athena let out a bitter chuckle. “I just don’t understand. Why do you hate me so much? If you never wanted me, why did you bother giving birth to me in the first place p>
The enticing aroma of the food on the table filled the air. Ravenously hungry, Eloise snatched up a fork and began devouring the meal without pause.
Eloise sneered between bites, her voice dripping with contempt. “No reason. I simply loathe you. That’s all p>
Eloise spoke without a shred of remorse, as if Athena were nothing more than a worthless trinket to her.
If she didn’t want her, she could just cast her aside.
Athena thought bitterly, ‘It would be a lie to say I wasn’t heartbroken. What daughter could endure such hatred from her own mother p>
Athena felt a bitter taste rise in her throat; her heart ached so fiercely she could barely breathe.
Athena took a few steadying breaths, picked up the wine flask, and poured a drink for Eloise. “Whatever your reasons for hating me, I no longer care. Let me see you through your final journey, and then let bygones be bygones p>
Athena thought, ‘Death extinguishes all. Once someone is gone, all grudges and resentments vanish, just like a lamp going out p>
Eloise paused mid–bite. When she looked up at Athena, her eyes had welled up with unshed tears.
But it lasted only a moment before vanishing.
She lowered her head and devoured the food ravenously, wolfing it down as if only by stuffing her empty stomach could she find even a moment of solace.
Athena simply watched her in silence, her eyes revealing nothing.
She thought, ‘Truth be told, I am not sure whether I hate Eloise or not.
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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.