Chapter 120
Henry had always held his children to strict standards and would never allow them to live like those idle and debauched young nobles. Five Stone Powder, in particular, was something they must never even touch.
At this moment, his part toward Joseph was filled with utter disappointment.
Henry said coldly, “I once thought you were simply young and lacked self–restraint. Now I see I was wrong
He was unusually calm, not yelling as he normally would, yet Joseph was already scared out of his wits.
The calmer Henry was, the angrier he actually was
“Father, Father…” Joseph crawled to his father’s feet, begging desperately, “I know I was wrong. I’ll change. Please give me one more chance!
Suddenly, Henry kicked him aside and painted at his nose, cursing, “I have no son like you. Get out of the manor. Never come back through this door again
Eloise gasped, horrified. “He’s your son. If you drive him out, where can he go?”
“Out of my way!” Henry finally lost his temper, letting the full force of his fury erupt.
He pointed at Joseph, his voice trembling with rage. “I have no such son! Men, throw him out!”
“Father!” Two voices cried out in unison. They were Nicolas and Willow.
The two pleaded for Joseph “Father, please show mercy!!
Spare Joseph just this once!”
Though Nicolas was furious at Joseph’s actions, blood was still thicker than water.
Nicolas turned to Henry and added, “Joseph made this grave mistake, but as his older brother, I am also responsible for failing to guide him. Please, Father, on Willow’s behalf, give him another chance.”
Willow quickly echoed, “Yes, Father. I’m about to marry into the Osborne family. There mustn’t be any scandal now. Please, I beg you to be lenient.”
Athena said coldly, “So in the end, it’s still all for your own sake. You’re just afraid Joseph’s deeds will cause trouble with the Osborne family, aren’t you? You haven’t even married in yet, and you’re already turning your back on us.”
Her words made Willow tremble, She rushed to explain, “No, that’s not what I meant at all!”
Tears fell like rain from her eyes, her pitiful appearance tugging at the heartstrings.
Willow said, “Athena, why do you have to always target me? If there were even a sliver of a chance with the Osborne family, I’d fight for
au too.
She broke into sobs.
Nicolas glared at Athena. “That’s enough! You know perfectly well who’s being malicious. Don’t project your thoughts onto Willow.”
The way he defended Willow made Athena want to laugh.
Three years ago, if he had protected her even once like this, she wouldn’t have suffered those three years of hardship
Willow was always seen as obedient and sensible, while she was demonized as utterly wicked
Joseph had done despicable things, yet Nicolas claimed he simply failed to rein Kím in.
Such blatant favoritism, yet they wouldn’t admit it.
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Chapter 120
Athena chuckled coldly. “Duke Henry, there is a way, one that doesn’t require casting Lord Joseph out, yet still ensures he is properly punished.”
“What do you mean?” Hentry frowned deeply, his gaze at Athena full of wariness.
She had just been trying to have Joseph condemned, yet she was now speaking on his behall.
Eloise and Willow both looked tense, not understanding what Athena was up to
Only Nicolas’s expression darkened, his eyes full of suspicion.
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Athena said, “Three years ago, I made a mistake and was sent to the army to “learn obedience.” Since Lord Joseph has also made mistakes, perhaps he
At her words, everyone’s expression changed dramatically.
Mid–sentence, she realized what she’d said was inappropriate and quickly shut her mouth,
But the words were already out. There was no taking them back.
Eloise rushed forward and pulled Willow behind her. Henry roared, “Enough! All of you, shut up!
He trembled with fury, eyes blazing as he looked at Athena. “You! Go kneel in the Memorial Hall. Without my orders, you are not to get up.”
Athena raised an eyebrow, annoyed. “Duke Henry, you won’t punish the true culprit, but want to punish me instead? How is that fair?”
“if not for your meddling and defiance, would the house be in such chaos?” he bellowed. “Man! Take her away?!”
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