The Lady Nun Vows Revenge by Caroline Rowland

Chapter 43

Chapter 43

Ever since Sophie heard that Dylan had broken into Saint Grace Nunnery and injured Eliza, she had been in an exceptionally good mood. But what happened next exceeded even her expectations.

The king ordered Dylan to receive eighty lashes for Eliza's sake and demanded that the Stonor family secure Eliza's forgiveness before Dylan could

be released.

The moment Sophie heard the news, she instinctively snapped, "On what grounds?"

It was ridiculous. She could not believe that the king was actually willing to offend the entire Duke's estate over a nun.

"What right does Eliza have to be under the king's protection! Sophie fumed inwardly. 'She's not even part of the Duke's estate anymore-just a lowly nun. What makes her so special?

Unaware of the full picture, Sophie assumed it was only the king backing Eliza. She had no idea there was someone else with the power to sway half

the court in Eliza's favor.

When a servant informed her that Gabriel wanted to see her in his study, she immediately guessed the reason-they were going to question her about what had happened that day.

If that was the case, then fine. She'd make sure to expose what Eliza had done at Saint Grace Nunnery.

Once the family found

what kind of woman Eliza really was, Sophie was certain none of

of them would take her

- side

Hiding her satisfaction, Sophic smirked before telling the servant, "Got it Tell Father I'll change and be there shortly,"

Back in her room, she deliberately chose a plain outfit.

Ever since she saw Eliza wearing simple clothes at the coming of age ceremony, that pure, dignified image had been haunting her. "If Eliza can pull off that look, so can I she thought.

Determined to prove it, Sophie had recently ordered an entire collection of understated clothing. She planned to dress like Eliza-except even more refined, more graceful, more dazzling.

simply didn't suis her. No matter

perfect, Sophie adjusted her sleeves and

Benedict. I'm here," she called

look at her. They seemed to notice the change in her clothing Gabriel remained

there were more important

why Dylan suddenly went to Saint Grace Nunnery looking for Eliza

Sophie kept

me here," she murmured before letting out

do o you mean? How does Dylan attacking Eliza have

“Benedict, you don't understand. Dylan only went to find Eliza because he wanted to stand

blinked rapidly, her voice trembling just enough to sound convincing. "That day, I wanted to try one last time to persuade Eliza

way?" Benedict had a sinking feeling-this was turning

say next. Her words

Saint Grace Nunnery.

on the slopes of Mount Westin,

up the back

Benedict frow

owned. "What

doing there?" He hadn't yet grasped the

as if making a difficult confession, she let out a shaky

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the floor.

porcelain echoed through the study as Gabriel's coffee cup slipped

"Sophie, do you even realize

believed there was no way Eliza would do something

my own eyes. When

hard to believe-I didn't want to believe it either! But I saw it wi realized I was there, I tried to talk to her,

"She pushed me into the water and warned me to keep quiet, or else she'd

the room. Gabriel's expression was unreadable, but the sharp tension

on the other hand, struggled to accept it. He knew Eliza had changed- she was rebellious now, distant, and defiant. But this was something else entirely. Threatening Sophie! He couldn't

voice cold and

nodded obediently, curtsied to both of them, and

think there's been some kind of

Gabriel's

ice, “Misunderstanding? We'll find out