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.

things simply didn't suis her.

her sleeves and walked toward the study in high

she called out sweetly as she stepped

at her. They seemed to notice the

were more

Dylan suddenly went to Saint

expected. Sophie

you called me here," she murmured before letting out a quiet sigh, lowering her gaze. "It's all

o you mean? How does Dylan

don't understand. Dylan only went to find Eliza because

blinked rapidly, her voice trembling just enough to sound convincing. "That day, I wanted to try one last time to persuade Eliza to come home. But as you know, Saint Grace Nunnery doesn't let people in easily anymore. I [ud to

sinking feeling-this was turning

next. Her words shocked both him

Saint Grace Nunnery.

there's another monastery on the

leading to Saint Gr tur day. I went up the back way. But when I reached

Benedict frow

owned. "What

hadn't yet grasped the weight of the

for effect, then, as if making a difficult confession, she let out a shaky breath and said, "She she was meeting a man in

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the floor.

shattering porcelain echoed through the study as Gabriel's coffee cup slipped from his grasp and hit

"Sophie, do

was no way Eliza would

own eyes.

I saw it wi realized I was there, I tried

her eyes. "She pushed me into the water and warned me to

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

changed- she was rebellious now, distant, and defiant. But this was something else entirely. Threatening Sophie! He

cold

obediently, curtsied to both of

speaking. "Father, I think there's been some kind

Gabriel's

ice, “Misunderstanding? We'll