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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.

Even so, the mere idea of setting

the flower to Eliza, she might be able to break her spirit and control her completely. When the time was right, getting rid of Eliza

irritation. “Do you believe Eliza is someone you can still manipulate so easily?”

past few days. “Any idea about the shadow guard with her? He’s one

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

and sabotage the attention Eliza seeks through her supposed charitable acts. That will obstruct

no one will dare mock you when you’re a renowned philanthropist. Your origins won’t

she realized this was Gabriel’s way of

saw a chance to steal Eliza’s glory and potentially even become a Holy Lady with Gabriel’s support. After all, she was also

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

For the time being, leave Eliza alone.

Thank you for guiding me!” Sophie replied

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

Father!” Anthony and Sophie replied in

8:23 PM

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courtyard, Anthony collided with someone and stumbled to the ground, his slight frame

up and was startled to see Benedict. “Benedict? Are you alright? I’m so sorry. I wasn’t watching where I was going, so

as he struggled. “Wasn’t looking where I was

wasn’t bad, I’m fine. But you seem pale,

pale, and the dark circles beneath his eyes hinted at prolonged sleep deprivation. He seemed distant and dazed.

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