Chapter 411
At the Minister’s Manor, the Beren Residence.
“Who? Who did you say is requesting an audience?” Alfred exclaimed, staring at the gatekeeper in utter shock, his lips trembling with agitation.
The gatekeeper, utterly terrified, stammered, “I–it’s…it’s Lady Athena requesting an audience, sir.”
With a clatter, Alfred dropped the basket in his hands.
Flustered, he hastily wiped his hands on his robe and rushed out.
After two steps, he turned back to the stunned maid and ordered, “Go fetch that jar of freshly ground coffee powder for our guest.”
The maid was in shock. That jar of coffee powder was a personal gift from the Emperor. Alfred usually treasured it and never let anyone touch it. Even imperial princes wouldn’t necessarily get to taste it, yet today he deigned to bring it out.
Alfred was utterly consumed by thoughts of Athena, completely oblivious to the maid’s astonished expression.
He practically jogged all the way to the entrance.
When he caught sight of that slender figure at the door, he was so moved that tears welled up in his eyes.
“Atheny, it really is you!” Alfred exclaimed, his voice trembling.
Athena saw Alfred and stepped forward to curtsy respectfully as she greeted him, “Uncle Alfred.”
Hearing the word “Uncle” immediately brought tears to Alfred’s eyes.
He looked at Athena, nodding repeatedly, his eyes moist. “Good, good. Get up quickly,” Alfred said, his voice thick with emotion.
The last time Athena came to deliver medicine, she had simply left it with the gatekeeper. Alfred never even got to see her.
Now that Alfred finally saw Athena in person, a huge weight lifted off his shoulders.
He couldn’t help but think to himself, ‘I thought this little one must have already forgotten me.’
Once they were seated, a servant brought in the coffee.
Athena got straight to the point. “Uncle Alfred, I came today to ask for your help. I need you to tell me every single detail regarding my grandfather’s imprisonment.”
He had only hesitated before because he was unsure about Athena’s character. After all, she was raised by the Monson family. There was no knowing if Athena would care if Eloise, who had raised her, did not.
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