The Lady Nun Vows Revenge by Caroline Rowland

297.Chapter 297

"What's all the commotion? Who's making such a scene?" Just then, the manager, a middle-aged man, appeared from upstairs.

He was surprised to see Jacqueline at the entrance, his eyebrows shooting up. "Well, Miss Henderson! That is a pleasant surprise. Would you like to come upstairs and have a look around? Or was there a problem with our service?" The staff in the lobby immediately looked down and remained quiet.

Jacqueline scoffed, "Your staff is utterly incompetent. They're oblivious, letting anyone in." She punctuated her words with a condescending look toward Eliza. Roger's gaze followed Jacqueline's, landing on Eliza, who had been mostly hidden. His face hardened. "Why are you all just standing here? Remove this individual from the premises! The Oriphoenix Building does not cater to nuns."

The staff members exchanged uneasy looks before one finally stepped forward. "I'm sorry, but you might want to try somewhere else."

Eliza's gaze swept over the staff member before her and then to the others in the lobby. Half were familiar faces from her time managing the Oriphoenix Building, while the other half were unfamiliar-likely hired by Sophie or Malaki.

The staff wasn't the primary concern; the real issue was Roger, one of Sophie's hires, brought in specifically to undermine the loyal, long-serving staff of Oriphoenix Building.

Sophie had only acquired Solacecrest Manor and Oriphoenix Building this time, so they were still intact. With some effort, Eliza could still gather a sizable number of her former allies, though Roger would certainly not be one of them.

Eliza mistakenly believed Malaki was tolerating Roger. Roger was shamelessly exploiting his loose tie to the Stonor family, particularly Sophie's support, to maintain his position.

"Is that so? The Oriphoenix Building doesn't serve nuns? That's strange, I've never heard of such a rule. Did you invent it?" Eliza's voice was quiet, but her words held a sharp bite. Her deep eyes, peering from her veil, fixed steadily on Roger.

Unfamiliar with Eliza's voice, Roger didn't recognize it. The nearby attendant momentarily froze, then couldn't help but steal a glance at her. He seemed to have noticed something, though uncertainty clouded his gaze.

Eliza, smirking coldly, missed the attendant's reaction and wondered what sort of display Sophie's lackey would attempt in her Oriphoenix Building.

this building." Roger declared, his chin held high with arrogance. "I decide who comes and goes. Someone like you-a mere nun-would only bring bad luck. It is a place of business,

sneered, "Did you not hear him? Leave at

the cat's away, the mice will

cold and detached as she fixed it on Roger. "It seems you've been allowed to wield power here unchecked for

he spat. "How dare you behave with such disrespect in my establishment? Leave at once, or I'll have you thrown

without hesitation,

standing there? Did you forget everything

darted in front

her. Renee hesitantly hid her bared teeth and moved behind Eliza, her gaze

always were, but to his astonishment, half the workers in the hall didn't move. The other half hesitated,

"Fine! You ungrateful lot! Have you forgotten how I've always treated you? I'm still the one in charge! One word from me at

workers hesitated, fear clouding their face Successfully unlocked! estate. With

towards Eliza, weapons

with the manager.

her gaze, tinged with a faint smile, on Roger. "While I don't know if the Duke's estate can ruin you,

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297.Chapter 297

With a series of thuds, people dropped to their knees. "Greetings,

his face, greasy and bloated, contorting in disbelief as he heard the voices around

Lady lives a secluded life at Saint Grace Nunnery and rarely leaves the mountain. Why

the floor. "Your Grace, please forgive me! Have mercy! I was wrong-l swear I'll

"Oh, spare you? I wouldn't dare. Your rules hold