Chapter 319

Chapter 319

Eliza sat in the carriage, her face dark with anger, while Renee, outside the carriage, had clearly had enough too.

But there was nothing they could do. In Hasen City, neither carriages nor horses were allowed to move fast, so they couldn’t shake off Caleb, who was following them.

They could not lose him and were already nearing the city gates.

Riding on horseback, Caleb took a side route and circled around to the front, cutting them off and forcing the carriage to a halt.

“Whoa!” Rence exclaimed as the carriage came to an abrupt stop.

Eliza, sitting inside, nearly slammed into the edge of the carriage.

“Your Grace, that guy’s blocked our path–what now?” Renee turned back and asked Eliza.

Eliza’s expression darkened further. She stood up and climbed out of the carriage without hesitation.

If he were so insistent on talking, then fine, she’d make sure he regretted it

The moment Caleb saw Eliza step down, his eyes lit up with anticipation. He quickly dismounted and strode toward her. “Eliza, don’t be angry. I just

Before he could finish, Eliza slapped him across the face without a shred of mercy.

“Lord Caleb,” she began, her voice cold and sharp, I am neither your mother nor your father. I’m not here to pamper you or to your behavior.”

or tolerate

me–why should I have to talk to

the other, a Holy Lady on equal standing with a princess.

have greeted Eliza with a bow the moment they

like his mother, Caleb never

tried to defend himself, “No, I just wanted to apologize. The other day, I was drunk, and when those people egged me on,

off, “And you think this isn’t more of

the middle of the street–is that your idea of

flushed, going red, then pale,

to go like this. I just wanted you to wait, but you wouldn’t, so I

a cold, withering stare and snapped, “You still don’t seem to understand what I’m

voice and demanded, “Lord Caleb, tell me. Why should I want for you? Because you’ve forgotten to kneel and pay respects before the Holy Lady? Or because you dared

now itching to see what life in a prison cell

face changed

Eliza commanded sharply.

fists tightly at his sides. then finally

Your Grace,” he said, hus voice carrying

cold snort, lowered her eyes slightly, and looked down at him from above as she warned. “That is how you

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Chapter 319

Holy

this be the last time I need to remind

answered through gritted teeth.

his entire face flushed red with humiliation.

have anything else to say? Best say it all now. I don’t want to see you ever again

had anything left to

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