The Rise Of The Unwanted Girl (Athena) novel Chapter 558

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Fiona, seeing her words fall on dealers, let out a wry, suu He wouldn’t it be better to think of another way to save Nicolas? Why waste your

time

Fiona was indifferent toward Nicolas now, but still, he was Cedric’s father.

Il Nicolas was convicted, Cedric would have to live with that shame. He would never be able to hold his head up in society.

Fiona came with well–meaning advice, only to have Eloise and Henry scream insults right in her face.

Fiona felt a wave of cold despair wash over her. She thought bitterly, ‘No wonder Athena was so determined to cut ties with this family back then. It turns

that she has already seen through them”

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Eloise, consumed by rage, suddenly lashed out and struck Fiona hard across the face with a resounding slap.

Had Fiona not jerked aside at the last moment, Eloise’s vicious slap would have struck Cedric, too.

“Get back to your quarters right now, and don’t you dare come out without my orders!” Eloise was trembling with fury.

Fiona’s cheek swelled red from the slap. Suppressing her pain, she quietly replied, “Yes.” Then, the servants escorted her back to her quarters.

Even after Fiona had vanished from view, Eloise’s fury still burned. She spat, “if i’d known she was of such low breeding, we would never have Nicolas marry her. After just a few years of luxury, the wretch doesn’t even know her place anymore.

“Does she really think she’s some grand lady now!”

Henry’s face darkened with r

rage as well, but dealing with Fiona would have to wait Saving Nicolas took priority now.

He said, “Enough. Let’s go find Athena immediately.”

To ensure Athena couldn’t turn them away, Henry stormed straight to her residence with a contingent of armed retainers.

This time, Henry ignored the gatekeeper’s protests and barged straight in.

Lance cried out in alarm, “Your Grace, what do you th

think you’re doing? How dare you barge into the Viscountess’s private residence with your men like

this?”

Henry’s face turned livid, brimming with menace as he snarled, “Get lost!”

Henry viciously kicked Lance in the chest, sending him sprawling to the ground.

Eloise followed on Henry’s heels, striding purposefully inside

Henry couldn’t care less. His eyes burned with realice as he glared at Jessa and snarled, “Who do you think you are? How dare you block my path? Do you have a death wish?”

Jessa lifted her chin slightly, her expression proud and defiant. “Though my status may be humble, I’m here under Prince Xander’s orders to protect the Viscountess. If anyone dares disturb her, I won’t hold back.”

Jessa unsheathed her sword and slammed it point first into the ground.

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