The Lady Nun Vows Revenge by Caroline Rowland

The Silent 282

282.Chapter 282

"You?"

Eliza glanced at Rocco with a calm expression. "Apologies, but there's nothing on you that interests me, and I don't need any dogs."

Though she said this, Rocco still stared at her, not quite believing her words.

"Alright, Rocco. You've been in seclusion recently, so you might not be up to date on the recent events. Let me explain," Gilbert quickly interjected. "This is Your Grace of Bortenland, the first to be granted the title by His Majesty three months ago. She is also the legitimate daughter of the Duke's estate." Gilbert emphasized the words legitimate daughter. Rocco paused, momentarily stunned, before realization dawned on him. "You're the legitimate daughter of the Duke's estate? The daughter of Caroline?"

Eliza gave a faint nod, her expression neutral. "I am Caroline's daughter, but I am no longer the legitimate daughter of the Duke's estate."

Perhaps it was because of this revelation, but Rocco, who had been on edge and highly alert, finally relaxed.

"So that's it. I never expected the person Gilbert mentioned, the one who could cure the poison in our bodies, would be you." Eliza raised an eyebrow. "So you believe me now?"

Rocco gave a respectful bow. "The enemy of my enemy is my friend. Besides, you're Caroline's daughter. The Padilla family's name was once renowned across the land. I've long admired them, but unfortunately, I never had the chance to visit. Now, with the Padilla family..." He paused, realizing his words, and quickly apologized. "Ah, I'm sorry, I misspoke."

Before Rocco could continue, Gilbert shot him a warning glance. Rocco quickly corrected himself, slapping his mouth in apology.

"No offense," Eliza waved a hand, unconcerned. "If you can trust me now, it seems our agreement can continue."

"What deal?" Rocco seemed unaware of the arrangement between Eliza and Gilbert.

Gilbert quickly explained, "Ah, right. I didn't have a chance to tell you earlier, but I made a deal with Your Grace. She's helping us develop an antidote to cure the poison in our bodies. And in return, we're helping her uncover the truth behind the death of Caroline and find the evidence."

"That makes sense."

gaze to Eliza. "So, Your Grace suspects that Caroline didn't die of illness but was killed

Eliza nodded.

his thick beard. "Your Grace is right. Caroline's death was indeed linked to

and she

you want,

to see," Eliza replied coolly. "I've already figured out Sophie's nature. Anyone capable of raising such a daughter like her must have had their dark side. Mrs. Zoie was

can just speak freely,"

know that her true birthdate is two months earlier than yours. She's not technically your sister, but calling her your older sister would be

all, the blood running through Your Grace's veins belonged to the legitimate heirs of two great families. Sophie, however, was the result of a secret affair between the

strict, traditional family, she and her mother would have been dead before they even had the chance to be

of Mowbay, was far from simple. They had

when the Duke of Mowbay was still the heir, driven by ambition and a desire for power, he chose to abandon Zoie, marrying Caroline, the only daughter

Zoie, unwilling to accept being discarded, sought him out again and cleverly

resurfaced, it was to announce that she was pregnant and on the

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toxins, was in no condition to

insisted on

also hated him. She was willing to risk her life to

her child lived, it would torment Gabriel, making him feel guilty and

had taken

In the end, Zoie got what she wanted. Gabriel, burdened with guilt, brought Sophie back to the Duke's estate. Sophie, true

that was the

wasn't just Sophie

to Gabriel when she was