The Lady Nun Vows Revenge by Caroline Rowland

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.

have to do the work herself, since the servants would manage it. Even so, the mere idea of setting foot in the fields to plant herbs struck her as incredibly demeaning.

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

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

idea about the shadow guard with her? He’s one of the

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

Obey my command and sabotage the attention Eliza seeks through her supposed charitable acts. That will

Sophie. “Do this properly; no one will dare mock you when you’re a renowned philanthropist. Your origins won’t matter

she realized this was Gabriel’s way of obscuring

if she achieved her dream of healing the world through medicine. Sophie, however, saw a chance to steal Eliza’s

now! I’m going

nod. “Good. Now listen carefully. For the time being, leave Eliza alone. You’ll have

Thank you for guiding

final opportunity to succeed, so

Sophie replied in unison

8:23 PM

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

so sorry. I wasn’t watching where I

assured him, shaking his head as he struggled. “Wasn’t looking where I

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

usually vibrant complexion was pale, and the dark circles beneath his eyes hinted at