The Lady Nun Vows Revenge by Caroline Rowland

Chapter 390

390.Chapter 390

Matthew clenched his teeth. “Eliza! If you’ve got a problem, come at me. You’re not allowed to bully Sophie.”

Eliza smirked. “How is this bullying? I am merely acting on orders. Blame your dear Sophie for doing what she shouldn’t have. Otherwise, how would I have caught her?”

Eliza’s smile deepened as she leaned in slightly. “Okay. Time’s ticking. Matthew, it is your last chance. Make your choice, or you’ll have to go to the prison to visit Sophie.”

This time, her actions were indeed sanctioned by the Emperor.

Word had already reached the Emperor about Diana’s visit to the Duke’s estate to annul the engagement.

Since Diana might be the future Empress, the Emperor was willing to give her a hand.

Besides, their shared history from childhood meant the Emperor wouldn’t simply stand by and do nothing, just as he had once stepped in to help Eliza

It all came down to the bond they had forged in the past

The only problem was that the shrewd Gabriel had also seen through the game. That was why he remained so unnervingly composed. And the calmer he appeared, the more it unsettled Eliza.

It seems the upcoming negotiation won’t be easy” Eliza lowered her eyes slightly as she recalled Benedict coughing up blood and collapsing that day

Then, she thought, Forget it. Dealing with Diana’s engagement is the priority.

“Oh, Matthew, help me! I’m so scared.” Terrified of being taken away, Sophie, guilt–ridden and panicked, clung desperately to Matthew, her face streaked with tears.

have asked, she murmured, her voice breaking. “How shameless I am to beg for your protection when you’re engaged. I, I’m just…” Before she could finish, Sophie buried

crying filled Matthew with guilt and

about you, but it is all Eliza’s

explain. I understand everything.” Sophie sobbed. “You’re going to start your own family soon. Even though I’m your sister,

spoke, she stepped forward,

panic. “No, Sophie, stop! Don’t do anything

Then, he turned to glare at Eliza, his eyes blazing with fury. Though Sophie’s acting was painfully obvious, it worked like a charm on Matthew

now, Matthew had completely lost

been thinking clearly, he would’ve noticed how Sophie kept glancing at him with every step

she was testing

blinded by his emotions, actually thought Sophie

single person around him, not even Gabriel, bothered to

do you want?

off your engagement with

with Diana,

said coldly, and Matthew clenched his teeth,

up your mind yet?”

hesitation before Eliza could

This time, Sophie

Successfully unlocked!

go. Let her go now Matthew charged forward, trying to save

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