The Queens: Scarred Queen Novel

Chapter 607 Chapter 607 The officers hadn't been paying attention to Willow at first, but at Nora's urging their gazes immediately shifted toward Willow. Those predatory eyes were brazen and utterly undisguised. Like predators who'd found now pray, they slowly started closing in on Willow. Terrified, Willow instinctively darted behind Kelsey and shrieked, "I'm not the young mistress of the Osborne family anymore. I swear I'm not.

Please, just let me go!" Kelsey had no intention of saving Willow, but before Michael could even divorce Willow, the Osborne family had already collapsed Technically, Willow was still Michael's wife in the eyes of the law. If Willow were humiliated by these men, Michael would lose tace as well, Despite her extreme reluctance, Kelsey had no choice but to shield Willow. Forcing a smile at the officers, she pleaded, "Officers, please have mercy, I still have some jewelry here. Why don't you take it and buy your selves a drink?" Kelsey shipped an emerald earring from her sleeve.

It was a piece of jewelry she'd hidden in the lining of her clothes during the confiscation of their estate. Now, it finally came in handy. Willow whispered gratefully. "Thank you, Mother. I know I was out of line just now. Please don't hold it against me." "Silencel" Kelsey snapped. The officers' eyes bulged at the sight of the emerald earring in Kelsey's hand. This emerald earring was of exceptional quality. Even a tiny piece could fetch a small fortune. Leering af Kelsey, the officers snarled, "How dare you still hide valuables! Spit it out.

What else are you stashing Kelsey shook her head pleadingly. "This was part of my wedding pits. I managed to conceal it during the confiscation. I swear, there's nothing else left." The emerald earrings were a pair, but in the chaos, Kelsey had only managed to hide this one. The other had been confiscated. But the officers weren't buying it. They exchanged hungry glances, then immediately pounced on Kelsey, tearing at her clothes. One of them snarled, You old hag Do you really think you can fool us? Earrings always come in pairs.

The other one's certainly hidden somewhere on you!" Find the newest release on FindN0vel.net in a flash, their target shifted to Kelsey. Kelsey paled in shock. She never imagined these officers would treat her like an animal. In desperation, Kelsey shrieked, "Let go of me, you pastards.

I am the Lady of the Osborne family, if you dare treat me Lke this, when my son restores our family's power, he'll have you torn limb from limb Originally, the officers had only been after money, but Kelsey's words pushed them over the edge, turning their greed in With a violent thud, Kelsey was kicked to the ground. Her clothes were ripped to shreds, leaving her completely exposed For Kelsey, accustomed to a life of pri of privilege and comfort, this was an unspeakable disgrace 1/2 10:12 Mon, 28 Jul GD Chapter 607 Her shriek echoed through the desolate wilderness, all the more helpless.

Just then, a gruff voice thundered, "Stop!" The officers looked up to see Fletcher Osborne stride forward and shield Kelsey. He was carrying two bottles of water and a wild hare. During their journey of exile, these convicts were nothing more than the officers' servants. Tasks like fetching water and preparing meals were forced upon them. Fletcher clasped his hands and pleaded with the officers, "Officers, why trouble yourselves with my wife "Well, well, look who's grown a spine," one of the officers sneered while circling Fletcher and looking him up and down.

Suddenly, he spat right in Fletcher's face. "Who the hell do you think you are?" Back when the Osborne family had lorded it over all, these nobles treated commoners like dirt. Now that they had fallen from grace, not a single soul would help them. Humilated, Fletcher stood rooted to the spot, lists clenched tight, eyes blazing with furious resentment as he glared at the officers. Yet he could only endure it silently Their very lives were at the mercy of these officers. Pissing them off wouldn't do him any good.

Kelsey whimpered, "My lord..." She cowered behind Fletcher, trembling uncontrollably.