Chapter 317

“There’s no need to go inside. If something else turns up missing from the Marquis’s estate, I’m afraid they’ll pin it on me again,” Eliza replied to Dale.

However, her words were clearly aimed at Adeline–and the increasingly guilty–looking Caleb nearby.

After she finished speaking. Eliza turned and added. “But there i

Dale had vaguely overheard something and frowned slightly, casting a warning glance at Adeline, who immediately shut her mouth.

Seeing that Eliza truly had no intention of stepping through the Marquis’s gates, Dale could only sigh in resignation. “Very well. Your Grace, go ahead.”

re are a few things I do need to make clear to Lord Dale and your lady”

“Lord Dale just heard what I said, Eliza began calmly. “I came here today for one reason only. It is to return the token of engagement from back then. I hadn’t delivered it earlier because Caleb had already smashed it. Recently, someone found it and brought it to me, so I’m returning it now.

I hope Lady Adeline won’t blame me for everything. Maybe take a closer look at your precious son‘ first, hmm?”

You-!” Adeline exclaimed..

Eliza swiftly cut in. “No need to panic–I haven’t finished speaking”

widened as she opened her mouth to argue, but Eliza didn’t

offenses. As the saying goes, “Three strikes and you’re out. If there’s a third time, even if Lord Dale has

understood that Eliza had shown restraint the past two times only out of respect for

revered title, if she truly wanted to deal with

still didn’t get

“Why are you so arrogant? Even if you’re the Holy Lady, I’m still your aunt! And what, you say

think of something midway and shut it

Dale suddenly barked, calling her

arrogant demeanor vanished in an instant. With a mix of irritation and forced submission, she muttered,

to his forehead and turn to Eliza, apologetic. He said, “Please forgive her, Your

Grace:

not something that

physical proof–but I

her gaze casually swept

his head away, looking

dumb all he wants, but it won’t help him now”

who might these witnesses be?” Dale asked

of the Minister of Revenue, Percival Fletcher, Grant. Along with a few other close friends of Lord Caleb’s. They all saw him smash the engagement token with their own eyes. If

Close friends?

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