The Rise Of The Unwanted Girl (Athena) novel Chapter 34

Chapter 34

Kelsey’s expression suddenly darkened, her face tightening with displeasure.

The marriage between the two familles had always been about mutual benefit–Osborne family seeking Monson family’s heritage, and Monson family relying on Osborne family’s military power.

Who the marriage was with didn’t matter whether it was Athena or Willow, as long as it was the daughter of the Monson family

But then Athena had ruksed everything with her vile actions. A woman with such a tarnished reputation could never become the matriarch of the

Osborne family.

Kelsey was furious, but she kept her composure, forcing a polite smile. “understand that you’re reluctant to part with my son, but this annulment can‘ be avoided. You’d better hand over the jewel pendant quietly, or this will turn into a scene that will embarrass both of our families”

Athena’s smile remained, but her words cut right through Kelsey’s carefully maintained facade. “Why should agreed What’s in this for me? Why shouldi give up my fiancé for someone else? Besides, it was the old master of the Osbome family who personally arranged this engagement, and the jewel pendant was his git to me. Why should I throw away such a good match and give it to Willow?”

As she spoke, her gaze casually drifted toward Michael

He was talking to some of the male guests, but as soon as he noticed her looking, he turned to meet her gaze.

Their eyes locked for a moment, but Athena quickly turned away, as if she had touched something hot. Michael stood still, his expression one of quirt regret

Meanwhile, Willow, who had been watching Michael intently, felt a surge of frustration. She bit down on her teeth and lowered her head, red–eyed wiping away her tears as Eloise comforted her.

Kelsey’s composed expression finally cracked, and it was clear she was struggling to maintain her pole.

As for the annulment, Michael had already disagreed, and they’d fought over it not long ago.

Kelsey had seen it clearly: Michael still had feelings for Athena. If she allowed their old connection to resurface, it would be disastrous

A knot tightened in Kelsey’s chest. Athena could never marry into the Osborne family. She must be setting conditions, and it was obvious new

With a flash of disdain, Kelsey looked Athena over and said, “Tell me what you want whatever it is that the Osborne family can give, we’ll make sure you’re satisfied. How much money are you asking for?”

To Kelsey’s mind, Athena was simply unwilling to accept such a good match. Anyone would be reluctant to give it up.

If needed, the Osborne family could pay some money and make it go away. It would be a small price to pay to settle things.

But Athena was too greedy–now, she was even threatening Kelsey. If that was the case, she’d make sure Athena paid a heavy price.

Feigning concession, Kelsey was already thinking of a thousand ways to make Athena regret this.

Athena noticed the shit in Kelsey’s expression. She smiled faintly and said, “I don’t want money

Kelsey was momentarily confused. “You don’t want money? Then what is it you want?”

She wondered, “What could she possibly need !!

“I want the account books from the case of General Kurtis, three years ago,” Athena said, her voice soft, but her eyes steely with resolve, She needed those account books she would get them no matter what

General Kurtis was Athena’s grandfather, Three years ago, he had been falsely accused and exiled to the border, with his fare still unknown. The cont

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Chapter 34

books contamed the evidence that could clear his name.

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Kelsey’s brow furrowed, and a brief ficker of panic crossed her face. She lowered her voice and said, “The case of General Kurtis was personally adjudicated by His Majesty. What can I, a mere woman, possibly do?”

Athena smiled faintly. “If you’re willing, Kelsey, there are always ways, I’m not unreasonable. For you, this should be an easy tank

The case had already been sealed and was under the custody of the Supreme Court. For an ordinary person to retrieve the account books now would be nearly impossible

But Kelsey was different. Her brother was the chief of the Supreme Court. If she asked, getting her hands on the books would be a simple matter

The smile on Athena’s face only fueled Kelsey’s fury. She stared at Athena with such intensity, it was as if she wanted to tear her to pieces. She thought, “How dare a mere girl like her threaten me? It is an insult”

“You want your jewel pendant, and I want the account books. We’ll both get what we need, and there will be no debt between us.”

Athena calmly picked up the coffee pot and poured Kelsey a cup of coffee. “Lady Kelsey, Lake

Her calmness only stoked the fire in Kelsey’s chest if the timing were right, Athena would have been dead a thousand times over. But for now, she couldn’t act because the jewel pendant was still in Athena’s possesion

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