Chapter 302

Anthony was incredulous. “How is that even possible?” he asked.

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Losing his patience, Gabriel snapped, “Go see for yourself at Solacecrest Manor if you don’t believe me. The herb fields have already been replanted.”

Anthony’s face darkened. He’d hoped to gain some leverage in the herb fields, but now, he seemed lost. ‘Could Eliza also possess the Sage of Poison’s manual?‘ he wondered.

Sophie, equally displeased, stood nearby. ‘How can he still be so useless?‘ she thought, remembering how Matthew had tried to reassure her earlier by relaying Anthony’s confident words.

Anthony had been so confident, claiming, “Eliza’s herb fields are beyond saving unless the Sage of Poison himself intervenes.” Yet, here they were, the problem easily solved.

Sophie froze, her mind racing as she considered, ‘Could the Sage of Poison be secretly hiding with Eliza?‘

She contemplated the idea but dismissed it with a shake of her head. ‘The nuns around Eliza? They couldn’t possibly be the Sage of Poison.

Anthony, though frustrated, looked respectfully up to Gabriel and asked, “Father, given your wisdom, what do you think our next step should be?”

Gabriel looked down at the papers in their hands. “Didn’t I already say? If she wants to grow herbs, then you should too.”

“This is ridiculous,” Sophie muttered, her tone sharp with disdain. She had no intention of lowering herself to such a task.

herself, since the servants would manage it. Even so, the mere idea of setting

to send the flower to Eliza, she might be able to break

voice sharp with irritation. “Do you believe Eliza is someone you

He’s one of the royal family’s blades, trained only for

casualties, thinking, ‘His skills are top–tier–he must be one of the king’s elite shadow guards. How else could

the attention Eliza seeks through her supposed charitable acts. That

one will dare mock you when you’re

realized this was Gabriel’s way of obscuring her true

earn widespread respect, especially if she achieved her dream of healing the world through medicine. Sophie, however, saw a chance to steal Eliza’s glory and potentially even

now! I’m going to make this happen,” she exclaimed, her voice unwavering in

finally came around, Gabriel gave a slow nod. “Good. Now listen carefully. For the time being, leave Eliza alone. You’ll have your chance to

Thank you for guiding me!” Sophie replied enthusiastically.

to complete this task together. That is your final opportunity to succeed, so please take it seriously and

and Sophie replied

8:23 PM

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Chapter 302

someone and stumbled to the ground, his

watching where I was going, so I bumped into you.”

him, shaking his head as he struggled. “Wasn’t looking where I was going. Did you hurt

voice as he scrutinized Benedict. “The fall wasn’t bad, I’m fine. But you seem pale,

few days. His usually vibrant complexion was pale, and the dark circles beneath his eyes hinted at prolonged sleep deprivation. He seemed

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