The Silent 228

Chapter 228

The Empress Dowager said, "Eliza just visited earlier-why don't you escort Adeline over yourself! What do you think,

Eliza lifted her gaze. The Empress Dowager met it with a faint smile, clearly offering her a deliberate opportunity to take the lead

"Yes, Your Majesty," Eliza replied, making no attempt to refuse.

Adeline wasn't particularly eager to go, but she remembered what Gabriel had told her before entering the palace-no matter what, she had to check in on Sophie. If Sophie really did become the King's first consort, the Nevill family would naturally rise with her.

And more importantly, there were still some loose ends to tie up... especially between Sophie and her son

With that in mind, Adeline gave a shallow bow and turned to leave-only to be stopped by one of the palace maids from the Empress Dowager's court

Adeline frowned, but before she could speak, Eliza brushed past her with elegant, unhurried steps. Only after Eliza had passed did the maid lower her hand and step aside. "Safe travels, Madame."

Adeline's face twitched. She gritted her teeth in silence.

Tch. Putting on airs just because she's recited a few scriptures and won some favor. As if that would last. Sooner or later, the Empress Dowager will grow tired of a disrespectful little upstart like her:

With that smug thought to comfort her, Adeline huffed and followed after Eliza.

Once outside the hall, the surrounding palace maids-those ahead and behind- consciously kept their distance, giving the

two women room.

saw the opening and immediately strode up to walk beside Eliza "Eliza, stop right

Eliza didn't break stride.

of it. Instead, she gritted her teeth and hissed as she trailed her. "Your father sent me to give you a message. Don't tell me

Eliza simply replied, "I don't care. You can

nearly choked

but she didn't dare. If she didn't relay the message properly and things went south, Gabriel

or not, you're going to hear this. Your father wants you to meet him as soon as you leave

be returning to Saint Grace

to convince the

Eliza said

Just tell me what

slowly,

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doing, a little trick be and the King had cooked up for her sake.

that the Stonors were here trying to make her pay for

interest.

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