The Rise Of The Unwanted Girl (Athena) novel Chapter 577

Chapter 577

News of Margaret’s passing still made its way to the duke’s estate.

Henry gasped, his face paling. “Mother has passed away! When did this happen?”

The servant replied cautiously. “It was this afternoon, Your Grace”

Nicolas sat to the side, his face etched with sorrow, “Grandmother was in perfect health just yesterday. How could she pass away so suddenly?”

“The Viscountess’s residence is heavily guarded by troops from the Xander Manor, denying access to anyone from the duke’s estate,” the servant replied hesitantly, “I know no further details.”

Henry and Nicolas exchanged glances, each seeing utter disbelief mirrored in the other’s eyes.

After a long pause, Nicolas let out a controlled breath, “The fact that they concealed Grandmother’s passing is bad enough, but forbidding anyone from the duke’s estate to attend the funeral is utterly outrageous!”

Henry said, “Who knows what kind of spell Athena has cast on Prince Xander to make him go to such lengths to protect her?”

Both were seething with resentment, yet they had no choice but to grit their teeth and endure it.

Henry paused, then motioned to Nicolas, “is everything squared away at the prison?”

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e knew too many of his secrets. He had no choice but to get her out first. Then he’d decide what to do next.

Nicolas gave a subtle nod, “Rest assured. Father, Everything is under control. With Matthew and Joseph in our custody, Mother won’t dare say anything

Upon hearing this, Henry cast a glance at Nicolas with a hint of fear, then lowered his eyelids, voting the emotions in his eyes.

Surprisingly, there was a trace of helplessness and regret in his eyes.

Noticing Henry’s silence, Nicolas warned in a low, firm voice, “Father, you mustn’t back down now, or you’ll jeopardize our grand scheme.”

Henry exhaled slowly and nodded. “The dio is cast. Having come this far, there’s no retreat for me now.”

He clenched his fists in secret, his voice hardening with a dangerous edge. “They forced my hand. Had they not turned a blind eye to me all those years ago, I wouldn’t have ended up like this. I’m not the one at fault. They are!”

“Good that you understand, Father,” Nicolas said with a knowing smile, “I’ll go make the preparations then.”

Henry nodded wearily. “Go”

He said wearily, “No matter what, she was still my mother. As her son, I have to pay my last respects, even if it’s just for appearances sake. Everyone must know the duke’s estate did not abandon my Mother. It’s the Viscountess who wants to keep us from approaching.

Nicolas said, “The bigger a scene we make, the smoother things will go for me at the prison.”

Henry gave a stiff nod, then rose and returned to his quarters to change into mourning robes.

Even Fiona and Cedric were forced into mourning robes and made to follow along

Margaret was widely revered. As news of her passing spread, mourners came in an endless stream to pay their respects.

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