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.

so swiftly that everyone in

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 Duke's estate? Guards, seize

several guards rushed in from outside,

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

floor, coffee spilled everywhere, and it clung to his trousers and shoes all thanks to one

from the head of the table. Eliza made no attempt to hide her actions;

it. If only she'd aimed a little better, perhaps at his

Grace, what is the meaning

think it means, Lord Mowbay? Or are you pretending not to

narrowed his eyes slightly. "This

man was clearly dressed in the uniform of the Marquis's estate guards, which was why

estate had injured the Duke's fourth son, it would give Gabriel the leverage he needed to turn the situation around. Victory would still

Eliza-the one who should have remained detached and uninvolved-to step forward

Dale.

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