Chapter 576
Chapter 576
Margaret wanted her to stay away from all this, but Athena felt that she could not escape since she was already trapped in this situation. Athena pressed the letter to her chest, a suffocating pains radiating from her heart. She thought, Thate the masterminds behind all of this
‘They murdered my mother, my beloved grandfather, and my grandmother p>
“Grandma told me not to dig deeper, but how could I ever walk away from all this with a clear consciones?
With so many lives lost, how could I possibly just walk away, just because she told me to?
will not only investigate, but I will also expose very ratten secret of the duke’s estate to the world!
Athena carefully tucked away the letter, then bowed deeply before Margaret’s body “Grandma, I can’t do as you asked. Your death and my mother’s will not be in vain. I swear I make the one behind all this t
pay in blood”
Outside the door, Gwen paced arviously, her wrinkled hands twisting in her apron.
Gwen’s expression was graver than ever before.
Before long, the door creaked open from within, and Athena stepped out of the chamber.
Her eyes w
were swollen and red from crying, her face etched with sorrow.
Her once–empty eyes now blazed with fury, as if they could reduce everything to ashes.
“Lady Athena“Gwen called out softly.
Athena slowly turned her gaze before fixing it on Gwen. “I need to see Eloise, After all Grandmother has revealed, she must know more of the truth. One way or another, I’ll make her talk and confess everything”
Gwen hesitated at the murderous glint in Athena’s eyes. “But Lady Athena, Lady Eloise would never tell you.
“She will,” Athena said with a chilling smile playing on her lips. “Even if she refuses, I’ll find a way to make her talk”
Gwen asked softly, “ Lady Athena, what are you planning to do? ”
Athena lifted her gaze to the distant horizon and exhaled slowly. “I’m going to get her out of there p>
Gwen realized Athena’s intention. To uncover the truth, Athena would need to secure the release of Eloise from the Federal Bureau’s prison.
Athena paused before the Xander Manor. A flicker of hesitation crossed her face before she stepped inside.
Nelson Bates caught sight of Athena and hurried inside to announce, “Your Highness, Miss Monson has arrived p>
Xander sprang to his feet and hurried out to meet her
Athena appeared gaunt and drained, her obsidian eyes brimming with unshed tears. It was obvious that she had just endured–shattering revelations.
Xander rushed forward, his voice tight with concern. “Athena, what’s wrong p>
Fighting back her tears, Athena said, “Prince Xander, I need you to do me a favor p>
Xander didn’t hesitate for a second. “Of course, tell me what you need p>
“I need to get Eloise out of the Federal Bureau’s prison, ” Athena said slowly, her voice heavy with resolve.
Chapter 576
Nelson looked utterly shocked. “But that’s the Federal Bureau’s prison, The Emperor has already passed sentence. How could we posdbly reso
if the Emperor were to leam of this, even Xander would be punished.
Hearing this, Athena gave a bitter smile. “Don’t worry, Nelson. All I ask is that Prince Fander tums a blind eye to whatever the duke’s est
do p>
“Athena, what happened to you?” Kander’s eyes i
shrimmed with conce
Xander thought, ‘Athena has always been so strong. She wouldn’t be like this unless she’d faced something utterly unbearable
Athena sniffled, a raw, bitter ache twisting in her heart, So many things screamed to be said, yet she didn’t even know where to begin.
Athena shook her head frantically, her eyes hinning with despair. “My Grandmother has passed p>
“What?” Both Nelson and Xander stared in shock, Xander, utterly bewildered, stammered, “But she had always been in good health. How could this happen so suddenly p>
Athena could only shake her head, grief choking back any words.
Xander couldn’t bear to press further. He turned to Nelson and ordered, “Take some men and handle the funeral arrangements. Dispatch a squad of guards with strict orders. No one from the duke’s estate can approach p>
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.