The Lady Nun Vows Revenge by Caroline Rowland

The Silent 213

Chapter 213

The King's expression lit up with satisfaction.

"Very good," he said, nodding slowly.

But then, as if suddenly recalling something, his tone shifted. "However, your father tells me you were raised in the countryside, lacking proper decorum.

"That could be... problematic, if you're to become one of my consorts.

His voice trailed with casual concern as he rested his chin on one hand, brows drawn slightly together, as though genuinely troubled by the thought

As she spoke, her heart simmered with resentment. 'Father really is something else. The King clearly said he was taken with me at first sight-why would he bring up all those negative things now? What if His Majesty changes his mind? I love everything"

proper conduct

But her fears were short-lived. The King, clearly pleased by her eagerness, gave another approving nod. "You're quite the sensible girl," he said. "Very well-starting today, you'll move into the Empress Dowager's palace and learn under her supervision."

Gabriel, watching from the side, could only sigh inwardly.

When he returned to his seat, Benedict immediately leaned over. "Father, what now?" he asked in a low voice. The way the King looked at Sophie... that wasn't how one looks at a consort."

nothing to do with choosing a consort. In fact, he was certain that no daughter of the Stonor

viewed the Stonor family with suspicion, Why would he ever allow them such a powerful

been a chance once-back when Nolan was absent, and the Stonor family had the

back then, the King was still young, and the Empress Dowager, who ruled in his stead, remained sharply on guard against them. She rejected every single petition to select imperial consorts, citing the King's youth as reason enough. And now, just when the King had finally come of

ignoring my advice. Let her suffer a little, then. Let her go into that palace, learns her lesson, and once she's had her fill of humility, I'll find

her go into that palace, learn her lesson, and once she's had her fill of humility, I'll find a way to bring her back out Across the room, Nolan glanced at Gabriel from afar. A faint smirk tugged at the corner of his lips as he set down his wine cup. Once the banquet ended,

greatly. But that cheer

he approached his

over, looking puzzled. "What's wrong?

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to slice marble. "Getting in? Ross, have you grown too comfortable lately? Do you need me to remind you who this carriage

instantly. If Nolan ever really reminded him, he'd be

on. Something-or someone-had snuck into

will crawl into anything these days..." he muttered, unsheathing his sword and marching toward

one swift motion, he threw back the curtain-only to

carriage's entrance, was a pair of long, pale legs, draped with just enough fabric to tempt but