The Rise Of The Unwanted Girl (Athena) novel Chapter 427

Chapter 427

The Osborne residence was plunged into deathly silence. Kelsey gasped in shock, instinctively stumbling back two steps, her eyes darting about in panic.

Fletcher, however, was utterly stunned. In his view, Athena was so deeply in love with Michael that she would gladly lay down her life for him. There was simply no way Athena would ever do anything to harm the Osborne family.

Even if Michael were marrying Willow instead, given Athena’s deep infatuation with him, Fletcher would have expected nothing but her blessings. She would never show up to ruin their wedding day.

While Fletcher was still at a loss, Michael was beginning to realize. ‘So, Athena still can’t let go of me after all,

‘Her previous aloofness and sarcastic remarks must have been just a facade,’

A flicker of unexpected joy stirred within him. But soon, reality came crashing down, snuffing out the joy in his heart.

Radnor gave Michael a respectful salute. “Lord Osborne, could you make things easier for us?”

Michael’s face darkened as he stepped in front of Willow. “Out of the question. You’re trying to accuse my wife of murder and take her away for questioning based solely on minor evidence? Is this how your Justice Ministry handles cases–with such reckless disregard for solid evidence?

“You can only take her if you have solid evidence. Otherwise, don’t even think about it.”

Michael thought bitterly, ‘If I let the Justice Ministry take Willow away for questioning, I’d become the laughingstock of the capital. What kind of man can’t even protect his wife? I’d be a failure as a man.”

Seeing her son stand firm, Kelsey straightened her back and snapped, “How utterly preposterous. How dare you come to this property to arrest someone before the facts are even clear? Even if it costs me my life, I will bring this before His Majesty and have you charged with dereliction of duty!”

With both her husband and mother–in–law fiercely defending her, Willow burst into pitiful tears, pressing a handkerchief to her mouth and wailing as if mourning at a funeral.

“Lord Osborne, you’d better think this through,” Radnor advised earnestly. “If this matter blows up, not only will I face punishment, but the Osborne family won’t be spared either!”

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