The Lady Nun Vows Revenge by Caroline Rowland

Chapter 227

The Silent 227

Chapter 227

"We invited Your Highness here today because there's something we'd like your help with"

The three of them sat down to eat. Once the meal was over. Tina quietly collected the dishes and went off to wash them. Eliza and Nolan remained in the courtyard, seated beneath the soft shade of the vines

After Eliza recounted the day's events, Nolan understood the gist of it

"You suspect someone in the Stonor family drugged Dylan?" he asked.

Eliza didn't hesitate. "No need to suspect. Im sure of it"

Dylan's personality shift was too extreme-like he'd lost a chunk of his memory. Either he got kicked in the head or someone drugged him. And between the two, the second seemed far more likely. There was only one person capable of something like that.

"Anthony" Nolan guessed. Eliza nodded.

"Very well. What would you like me to do? Pay another visit to the Stonor estate!" he asked

Eliza smiled, shaking her head. "No need. I just need you to help me stage a little scene."

His brow lifted. Seeing that she had already planned it out, he didn't press further. "All right. When, where, and what role do I play

"Tomorrow, At the Imperial Palace, Eliza said with a quiet smile. "Ever since being granted the title of Holy Lady. I've yet to officially pay respects to the Empress Dowager. It's long overdue, I'd like you to accompany me for the visit."

"It would be my honor"

"Father Father Matthew's shout broke the morning peace. Gabriel was supposed to be enjoying a rare day off, but instead he found himself startled by the sound of his son bursting into the study, breathless and frantic

Gabriel frowned. "What's got you shouting so early!"

the rush, blurted out. "It's Eliza! She

went to

to Saint Grace Nunnery this morning, and I arrived just in time to see Eliza getting into a carriage sent by the Prince Regent. He escorted her all the way into

face turned stone

finally agreed to ask

she wouldn't

planning, it couldn't be

Eliza was already inside-with

clearance to enter the inner palace. Gabriel did not. Even as the Duke of Mowbay, he had no

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the Empress Dowager's domain

Gabriel stormed back out and sent for

go into the palace

beside the

meaning behind this passage," the Empress Dowager said with delight. Td always thought this part was too obscure, but your explanation brings such

her tone full of praise.

Dowager began to favor Eliza,

uncharacteristic volume. "Greetings, Your Majesty. I, your

sharpness of her voice broke the tranquil atmosphere

looked up calmly,

so slightly as she set down the Bible. "Adeline? What brings you to the

I completely forgot to come visit Your Majesty. But now that I

glanced at Eliza and

"A coincidence? That's odd. I heard Sophie's been under the Empress Dowager's care for days. Surely

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