The Lady Nun Vows Revenge by Caroline Rowland

Chapter 337

Mary had just warned her yesterday to be wary of parasites, and now someone was already

already trying to put her

to put her in her place.

If it weren’t for the magical water sharpening her vision, she might have completely missed the bug.

The young palace maid froze, then leaned closer to inspect the stool. After a careful look, she finally spotted the small black bug

She immediately bowed as she pleaded, “Your Grace, I’ve failed in my duties. Please punish me.

The palace parties were ki

known for their obsessive attention to cleanliness. Not ev

even a speck of dust was allowed, let alone a bug.

And yet, there was a bug on the Holy Lady’s seat. If it had been someone with a harsher temper, these maids might have been executed.

The maid’s head remained bowed as she started to tremble, feeling terrified.

“Clean this up. You’ll stay by my side later,” Eliza said.

Yes.

Since they’re trying to put me in my place, I’ll play along, Eliza thought.

Eliza glanced at the maid. After having her clean up the area, Eliza didn’t dismiss her.

Eliza settled back into her seat, reached under the table, and released a small black spider.

This spider, nurtured with magical water and poison, wasn’t an insect but venom.

Since they wanted a contest, she’d gladly see whose poison was deadlier.

Before long, most of the expected guests had arrived, including those from the Stonor family.

Eliza lifted her gaze slightly and, as expected, spotted Sophie seated beside Gabriel across the table. The only ones absent were Matthew and Anthony.

Sophie looked up and met her eyes. Their gazes clashed in a silent battle of wills.

thought. She

ing away

with a frowIL

quietly and obediently next to Gabriel, Sophie seemed unusually well–behaved, almost out

this odd, someone suddenly took the empty seat beside her.

and familiar aura made her instinctively turn her

it

you get here?” she asked.

replied. “Just a little while ago. Why didn’t you wait for me so we

“We weren’t even heading in the

two streets. How is that not the same direction?” Nolan

we head back together after the party? That should be on the

“No” Nalari replied.

a confused

quipped. Tmi afraid if people see me walking with Serenity, they’ll

That

speechlessness. “Yet, you sull had the nerve to ask me to

chuckled, saying nothing more.

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Chapter 337

bothered with him anymore.

outside the

with the crowd and bowed respectfully. “Greetings, Your Majesty! Long live Your Majesty! Greetings,

King Magnus entered the grand hall with a smile, accompanied by

Magnus waved his hand. “Alright. I invited everyone to celebrate First Moon Day today. Let’s all relax and enjoy ourselves. Eat, drink, and enjoy the

words, the ministers naturally eased up.

dishes and fine wine were served, while

was filled with laughter

up, presenting their gifts to the

emeralds and gold artifacts,

it was the senior officials‘ turn, the item that Eliza

she didn’t expect the speaker to be

“Your Majesty, I have come today to present

did you bring us

excitement was evident as he said, “Your Majesty, this treasure came into my possession by sheer chance not long ago. At first, I couldn’t believe it myself. It took several renowned physicians to confirm its authenticity.

for the king and everyone else, Fletcher carefully

Majesty, is the Snow Lotus, a