The Lady Nun Vows Revenge by Caroline Rowland

Chapter 13

Chapter 13

"You're absolutely right. I'm not my kind, sweet sister, Eliza said, her voice cold as ice. "Anyone who's ever wronged me or humiliated me. I won't forget. And I'l make sure they pay for it."

She then locked eyes with Caleb, her gaze steady and unwavering. In front of everyone, she finally said what she had wanted to say for countless lifetimes, "Caleb Nevill, you've been wanting to break off our engagement for a while now, haven't your

"Fine. I'll agree to it. No strings attached. But from this moment forward. I have no ties to you or your family.

The room went silent. Even Caleb was taken aback, "Wait...just like that? he thought.

He had come prepared for a battle, expecting her to resist, drag it out, or even throw a tantrum. But never had he expected Eliza to agree so easily. without a second thought.

Of course, it wasn't all smooth sailing. She had, after all, slapped him across the face not long ago.

The memory of the sting made Caleb's face darken, his hand instinctively touching the burning mark on his check. He shot Eliza a cold glare "You're lucky you're being reasonable.

"As for that slap-consider it me being merciful. But mark my words, if you ever interfere with me again or try anything with Sophie, I won't be so Jenient.

Bang! The sound of a table being slammed echoed through the room.

Gabriel slowly rose to his feet, his expression unchanged, his gaze sweeping over the two of them. "Is that everything!"

Eliza lowered her eyes, her voice steady and calm. "I've said all I needed to, Father. The rest is up to you

She knew, deep down, that after today's scene, no matter how much Gabriel valued Caleb, he couldn't just ignore what had happened and let it slide.

Sure enough, Gabriel's next words were decisive. "Since you've made up your mind, the engagement is over. Tomorrow, both sides will return their engagement tokens."

At that Caleb and Adeline's faces lit up with relief.

"But="Gabriel's sharp gaze locked onto Caleb. "The engagement is off, but don't even think about proposing to my another daughter"

"Uncle?" Caleb's voice rose in desperation. "Sophie and I are in love! You can't- "Enough!"

shut if

to smear Sophie's name?" Dylan and

interrupted Caleb, their voices filled with

basically just admitted to an affair with Sophie, Eliza's future brother-in-law's fiancee, which was a scandal on a whole other

silently

mistake, Caleb quickly clammed

me and Sophie? Caleb thought

"Benedict, you know I've always liked Sophie. Maybe we

shot her a look so sharp it silenced her

but Caleb, who do you think you are? Gabriel's voice was as

matter her faults, was not cone Caleb could

although directed at Eliza, was a direct challenge to the authority of the entire Stonor

Eliza today, what would

break up with one and marry another, treating the Stonor family

Chapter 13

sake of your father's reputation. But don't think for a second that I've forgotten it Gabriel said coldly, his voice leaving no

realizing the situation had completely slipped from her control, fell silent, not daring to speak

Marquis, she had just

to avoid marrying a wicked woman. What's wrong with that? The real problem is Eliza. That little just like her mother, she thought bitterly. "Alright, enough. Let's

waved his hand dismissively, signaling

the dramatic showdown, no one dared to openly mock the Stonor family in front of Gabriel, the Duke

willing to carry on, the guests, showing proper

in

hung thick with tension, a sense of discomfort lingering in every corner of

the guests had trickled out, Gabriel said briefly, standing up and walking off, "Come

to my study."

didn't point at anyone specifically,

the Stonor siblings were lined up neatly

study.