The Lady Nun Vows Revenge by Caroline Rowland

The Silent 498

198. Chapter 498

498.Chapter 498

In the blink of an eye, the guard standing behind Eliza darted forward, delivering a swift kick that sent Anthony, wheelchair and all, toppling to the ground.

Caught off guard, Anthony crashed to the floor in a humiliating heap. Fury blazing in his eyes, he looked up at the guard who dared to lay hands on him, only to realize the man wasn't done yet.

The guard followed up with another kick, this time striking Anthony squarely in the temple. The force sent him sprawling backward, limbs flailing helplessly like an overturned turtle, a pitiful and laughable sight.

After venting his anger, the guard stood over Anthony, looking down at him with an air of superiority. "You think you can insult Her Grace? In your dreams."

Anthony opened his mouth to protest, to claim those words weren't his, but the moment his gaze met the guard's piercingly cold eyes, the words died in his throat.

There was disdain, contempt, and scorn. It was as if the guard had already seen through his feeble lies, leaving Anthony too intimidated to útter another word in defense.

swiftly that everyone in the hall was instantly

Gabriel a moment to react. He shot to his feet, his expression dark and furious. "A mere guard dares to act so brazenly in the

several guards rushed in from outside, surrounding

make their move, the he sharp sound of porcelain shattering echoed through the

shards were scattered across the floor, coffee spilled everywhere, and it clung to his trousers and shoes

Eliza, who had just withdrawn her hand from the head of the table. Eliza made no attempt to hide her actions; the cup was hers

smashing it. If

what is the meaning of this?" Gabriel

means, Lord Mowbay? Or

his eyes slightly. "This

the uniform of the Marquis's estate guards, which was why Gabriel had

Marquis's estate had injured the Duke's fourth son, it would give Gabriel

one who should have remained detached

Dale.