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.

Seeing Matthew’s hesitation, she bit her lip and turned away with fragile vulnerability. “Never mind… I shouldn’t have asked, she murmured, her voice breaking. “How shameless I am to

Matthew

not that I don’t care about you, but it is all Eliza’s scheme, and I

everything.” Sophie sobbed. “You’re going to start your own family soon. Even though I’m your sister, I shouldn’t cling to you like this. Just let them take

she stepped forward, heading toward the Black Flag

in panic. “No, Sophie,

pulled her back. 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 had completely lost

how Sophie kept glancing at him

obvious she was testing

his emotions, actually thought

not a single person around him, not even Gabriel, bothered to point it

what exactly do you want? Matthew

your engagement

can’t stand to see me with Diana, right? Matthew glared at her and

and Matthew clenched his teeth,

have you made up your mind

captain stepped forward without hesitation before Eliza could even give

This time, Sophie wasn’t faking it.

Successfully unlocked!

go. Let her go

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