The Lady Nun Vows Revenge by Caroline Rowland

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Chapter 212

Chapter 212

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So for the rest of the banquet, Sophie got a very clear taste of what it felt like to be humiliated at every turn.

Everywhere she went, someone was waiting to insult her. And it wasn't just one group-one wave after another, they came. The daughters of the military officials- brash, brainless, and absurdly hold-took turns mocking her, ridiculing her to her face with veiled jabs and barbed compliments, never laying a hard but slicing deep all the same.

Sophie was seething. But just as she was about to explode, each group would flash a cold smile, saunter off, and be immediately replaced by the next round. It wasn't until several waves had come and gone that Sophie finally realized-this wasn't random. It was organized

They were clearly targeting her, laying traps to comer her into verbal humiliation, knowing she couldn't retaliate under the eyes of the royal family. So she gave up on fleeing and simply sat back down, silently fuming-

Fine. This was the safest spot anyway-with the King, the Empress Dowager, and her father all present. Let's see who still. dared provoke her here.

What Sophie didn't realize was: the real show hadn't even started.

Not long after she returned to her seat, the King suddenly turned his gaze toward her, his expression thoughtful as he watched her for a beat. Then, turning to Gabriel with a smile, he said, "Gabriel. I've had a troubling matter weighing on me these days, something I've yet to find a solution for. Since you're here today, perhaps you could help ease my burden?" Gabriel paused and stepped forward, bowing respectfully. "Your Majesty, it is naturally my duty to help shoulder your burdens, though I fear if the matter lies beyond my humble abilities, I may only waste Your Majesty's time."

The King chuckled. "No, no. This is a matter only the Stonor family can help me with."

of foreboding crept

King turned to Sophie and smiled. “Since ascending the throne, I've been. so occupied with affairs of state that I've kept the inner palace empty. But ever since I laid eyes on Sophie at my mother's birthday banquet, I found myself-at first glance-completely enchanted. And every time since, my admiration has only

the entire hall erupted in

thought she must've misheard. But as the words sunk in, her eyes widened in disbelief. Had she just

Meanwhile, standing beside her, Gabriel's jaw clenched so hard it was

Nolan would play such

keeping her under control-trapping her where she could never touch Eliza again? Did

The smile on his weathered face barely held. "Your Majesty, he began carefully, "my daughter was born in the countryside. She grew up

the King interrupted, beaming "I

trained in

My mother can

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grasped at one last excuse, his

you just say helping me was your duty? And

is a consort's title too low

never dare harbor such thoughts. I

him off "Enough We've heard your opinions, but the one entering

turned his gaze back

She could hardly breathe