The Rise Of The Unwanted Girl (Athena) novel Chapter 158

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Chapter 158

Henry and Nicolas gasped in shock, their laces showing a complex mix of emotions.

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y exchanged a knowing glance. Both found themselves at a loss,

Athena had been expelled from The Monson family, yet Fermin wanted them to win her back. That was like asking the impossible

Eloise’s eyes darted nervously. “But what about Willow?” she bluated out, her voice trembling

Fermin shot Eloise a disapproving glare. “Willow is merely an adopted daughter. Misena is the trueborn heiress of the Monson family Naturally, Athena shall be the official wife, and Willow the secondary wife”

Eloise Prore in disbelief “A secondary wife?” the echoed, her voice barely above a whisper.

Eloise thought, Willow may be an adopted daughter, but I’ve dated on her since she was a child, Apart from her status, she excels in every aspect. What’s the difference between being a secondary wife and a mistress? She’ll still be at the mercy of the official wile, Poor Willow, this is utterly humiliating for

But seeing the stormy look on Fermin’s face, Eloise swallowed her words and dared not say anything.

With a final display of displeasure, Fermin departed the Monson family in cold fury.

Henry’s family now found themselves caught between a rock and a hard place.

The room was eerily silent.

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All three wo

wore troubled expressions, but Nicolas looked especially furious, his teeth clenched in anger. “Who would have thought she was the healer” he spat out. With someone like her serving Fermin’s purposes, he’d never let her go. But…”

Nicolas’s face twisted in frustration. “I was the one who banished Athena from the family. How the hell am I supposed to get her to come back now?”

Nicolas and Henry had both witnessed Athena’s determination when she left the estate.

“She’d rather walk barefoot through a field of blades than stay another minute, Nicolas thought.

Now getting her to come back would be harder than moving mountains.

Henry’s brow furrowed deeply. “No matter how difficult it is, we must bring her back,” he said sternly. “Never forget, the very fate of the Monson family bes in Ferman’s hands”

They had thrown their lot in with Fermin from the very beginning, recognizing his potential to be named crown prince

Over the years, they’d worked tirelessly to further his ambitions, naturally, Fermin now held all the leverage over them.

failed to satisfy him, the entire Monson family could be doomed.

Nicolas looked exhausted, understand, Father. But you know what Athena’s like

With a weary sigh, Nicolas turned to Eloise. “Mother, it falls to you to break the news to Willow”

xyes red timined, said, “if Willow finds out, it break her heart. And who knows how the Osborne family will react?”

a wrench into things, turning everything upside

The wedding plans between the Monson and Osburne families were all set when Farmu suddenly threw aw

Meanwhile, the Osborne tenuly tho received Farinett’s o

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Chapter 158

Kelsey gasped in shock. “What? He actually wants to make Athena his principal wife?”

Fletcher Osborne’s face remained impassive, his expression unreadable

He held the letter in 1

in his hand any

aver the candle flame until it caught fire, then tossed the burning parchment into the brazier.

His aged Lace exuded authority. “Prince Fermin must have his reasons for this. Just comply”

“But

thow will the Osborne family face all the gossip!” Kelsey fretted, her primary concern being the family’s reputation

Fletcher slowly settled into his chair and scoffed, “Who would dare

with the Queen backing the Osborne family, enly someone with a death wish would dare slander them;

Kelsey felt her heart pounding wildly in her chest. “Does this mean we must postpone the wedding with the Monson family?”

Fletcher shot Kelsey a dark look and rebuked, “Such feminine weakness! The official wife of Michael hasn’t even joined us yet. How dare a secondary

wide precede her?”

Chilled to the bone by his icy plane, Kelsey hastily composed herself and said meekly. “You’re right, I’ll send word to the Monson family right away to postpone the wedding”

Fletcher grunted through his nose and waved his hand dismissively. “Go.”

Kesey stepped out of the study, only then realizing a thin sheep had broken out across her back

Now, as a chilly breeze swept over her, she shivered, the cold biting straight to her bones.

Michael bowed deeply, hands clasped respectfully before him, and offered Kelsey a formal bow. “Mother,” he groated her.

al surge of maternal pride rushed through Kelsey as she beheld her son’s noble bearing

mying to the Osborne family, she never won Fletcher’s favor,

But after Michael was born, she finally had something to look forward to. He became her only hope.

1. d. All matters wow deferred to las authority.

Michael had been protective of Kelsey since childhood. So when he saw the redness around her eyes, he immediately demanded to know what had

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