The Lady Nun Vows Revenge by Caroline Rowland

Chapter 29

Chapter 29

The Black Flag soldiers brought over a chair, and Nolan sat down casually. "Lord Mowbay, relax," he said. "My men are seasoned veterans. They've killed countless enemies on the battlefield.

"They know exactly when to draw their blades. As long as you and your sons don't interfere, no one will get hurt.

The message was clear-if Gabriel or his family tried to intervene, Nolan's men wouldn't hesitate to act.

Gabriel had always known Nolan to be ruthless, but he hadn't expected Nolan to be this brazen in Duke's estate.

With an icy expression, he said. "Eliza is my daughter. She made this decision on a whim, without my approval. I'm about to have her ask the king to withdraw the decree. Your escort isn't necessary"

Nolan glanced at Eliza, who had stopped in her tracks. His tone remained calm. "Is that what you want?"

Eliza didn't hesitate. "No. Becoming a nun and praying for the country is my own choice, and I won't regret it"

“Elizar” Gabriel barked. "Are you really set on cutting ties with the Stonor family?"

Faced with his fury, Eliza simply sneered and said, "Like I said-thank you for your blessing, Father"

Gabriel's face darkened, his expression downright terrifying. For a moment, fear flickered in Eliza's heart-she had rarely seen him like this. But even so, she refused to back down.

Watching the exchange, Nolan gave an approving nod. "Understood. Half your time is up, Holy Lady. You should hurry"

glance at Gabriel, Eliza turned and ran

snapped back to Nolan, his voice colder than

distance, Nolan let out a theatrical sigh. “I don't have

he narrowed his eyes and flashed a faint smile. "I'd appreciate it if you didn't make things difficult for

Mowbay."

himself revoked the decree, Nolan wouldn't back

want to play it. I'll go to the palace myself. Nolan remained unfazed. "You'd better hurry. Once Lady Eliza takes

no room for negotiation, Gabriel wasted no time. He ordered Dylan and the others to keep an eye on Eliza, then called for a

bitter smiles.

Nolan. What are we supposed to do! How are we

Eliza' they thought.

Eliza didn't waste time. She had the Black Flag

mom's

chapel and took her mother's memorial

Nunnery, where she could pray not just for the country but for her mother as well-hoping that in the next life. she would never have to cross paths with the

Eliza returned to the front courtyard, where Nolan was already looking impatient. She hurried forward. "Your Highness, I'm

blades made it clear they wouldn't get far. Mitching her leave with Mulan, Dylan couldn't hold luck. "Eliza! How can you just walk away like this? Don't you feel guilty about abandoning Father and wa! Aurit you afraid you'll regret this

turned to face him, her voice cold and unwavering Tve never wronged any of you. And I never will regret this" With that, she stepped

escort, guiding the

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