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”

eyes widened as she opened her mouth to argue, but Eliza

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

immediately understood that Eliza had shown restraint the past two times only out

truly wanted to deal with Adeline, it would take just a

didn’t get

are you so arrogant? Even if you’re the Holy Lady, I’m still your aunt! And what, you say Caleb broke it, so that means

if to speak but seemed to think of something midway and shut it again, his expression

Dale suddenly barked, calling

With a mix of irritation and forced submission, she muttered, “Alright, alright!

after Adeline shut up did Dale press his fingers to his forehead and turn to Eliza, apologetic.

Grace:

forgiveness was not something that came

no physical proof–but I do have witnesses”

gaze casually

turned his head away,

inerred inwardly. “He can play dumb all he

witnesses be?”

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 you asl your

Close friends?

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