The Rise Of The Unwanted Girl (Athena) novel Chapter 117

Chapter 117

After several years apart, Fermin still radiated elegance

Hisdemeanor was gentle, and a smile graced his face.

When he saw Athena, a trace of surprise it up his eyes. “You’re Athena? Quickly, rise.”

“Thank you, Your Highness, Athena replied, standing up and expressing her gratitude.

Fermin studied her for a moment, surprise flickering across his face. “Why do I feel… you’ve changed from how you were before?”

“She has changed indeed, matured now,” Nicolas hastily replied with deference. “She’s no longer the reckless little girl she used to be.”

Fermingave a soft “oh” and chuckled. “Time flies. I still remember how Atheny was as a child. She wasn’t this composed back then.”

Henry and Eloise grew increasingly uneasy. They didn’t know why Fermin was bringing up Athena’s childhood.

But since his visit was clearly unusual, they had no choice but to play along with forced smiles.

Fermin’s gaze swept the courtyard, eventually landing on Joseph and the shattered imperial v

He smiled subtly, then followed Nicolas into the front hall. Just before leaving, he cast Athena a long, meaningful glance.

That glance made her skin crawl.

She couldn’t accompany them into the hall, so she stayed back

In the front hall, Fermin took the main seat while Henry quickly ordered servants to serve the finest ta

He, Eloise, and Nicolas all sat with him.

The aroma of the coffee filled the room. Fermin gently inhaled and praised, “Excellent.”

“We specially prepared it for you,” Henry said with lattering enthusiasm,

Fermin nodded in satisfaction. But then his tone shifted, chilling Hehry to the bone. “I’ve always trusted you, Duke Henry, but look at what you’ve done lately.”

His sudden change in tone turned everyone’s face pale. They all dropped to their knees.

“Get up, get up,” Fermin said with a smile, but Henry didn’t dare rise. Cold sweat beaded on his forehead

Seeing this, Fermin chuckled again.

“What’s wrong? You’ve made such a mess,

and I’m not allowed a little complaint?”“

Henry cautiously glanced at him and, seeing no true anger, finally let out a breath of reli

Thirty thousand silver coins were nothing to Fermin

Even the matter of Joseph breaking an imperial gt could be resolved with a word from him.

He was deeply favored by the king. If he were willing to intercede, Joseph could escape punishment

But Henry knew Fermin was no benevolent man. If he agreed to help, there would certainly be a price.

After praising him again, Henry cautiously asked, “Your Highness is generous and willing to mediate for our house. I’m truly ashamed vanillave my de in return, I couldn’t repay your grace.

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Indeed, flattery had never failed.

Fermin was clearly pleased with Henry’s proveling. He smiled lightly. “You exaggerate. It’s not that serious. But there is indeed a tricky matter at hand-

“Your Highness, please speak. If it’s within my ability, I will serve you wholeheartedly” Henry promised.

Fermin waved a hand. “My uncle is gravely ill. Only the snow pills from Herb Hall can save him. But the miracle healer who made it disappeared three years ago. Recently, I heard whispers that the doctor has resurfaced.”

Everyone in the room looked surprised. Henry Immediately understood what Termin was implying

At this critical point in the power struggle, gaining the support of Xander would greatly strengthen Fermin’s position.

Xander had been gravely but there were recent rumors of his recovery.

Fermin turned to Nicolas “Nicolas might have a clue.”

“But I’ve never met the miracle healer. I don’t know where he is. I beg Your Highness to enlighten me,” Nicolas said nervously…

Nicolas furrowed his brow in thought and suddenly remembered.

Confused, Nicolas voiced his doubts.

He burst into laughter, “What a stroke of luck! That silver bell is the pass to enter the Herb Hall, if you can enter, you can get the snow pills. It seems Atheny must’ve met the miracle healer.”

But Fermin was certain. He lightly tapped the table with his fingers and said, “The miracle healer is known for being eccentric and unpredictable. Even the wealthiest can’t get an audience. Maybe he saw something he liked in Atheny and gave her the bell”

He looked at Nicolas and asked, “So… where is it?”

By now, cold sweat covered Nicolas’s forehead. He tried to stay calm and replied softly, “Forgive me, Your Highness. Back then, Atheny was so young. 1. thought the bell was just a childish trinket, so gave it to Willow.”

Hearing this, Henry and Eloise’s smiles froze their faces.

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