The Lady Nun Vows Revenge by Caroline Rowland

The Silent 501

501.Chapter 501

"Are you seriously threatening me?" Gabriel narrowed his eyes, his gaze sharp and piercing.

"Obviously, I am." Eliza's tone was calm, almost taunting as if daring him to react.

Yes, she was threatening Gabriel. So what? After all, she held Sophie's life in her hands, and that was all that mattered.

Gabriel might not know the full story, but Sophie did, and that was enough to keep her in check.

"Father." Sophie's face turned pale, panic flashing across her features as she rushed forward to grab Gabriel's arm.

"Please, Father. It's all my fault. I was wrong. I shouldn't have asked those questions." Her voice trembled, desperation dripping from every word.

The smugness she had felt earlier vanished in an instant, replaced by the cold, hard realization that her life was still firmly in Eliza's grasp.

the deeper her regret now. It was like falling from

her jaw so tightly it hurt, frustration boiling inside her. But

by

terrified of dying. She couldn't afford to

let Eliza vent her anger to her heart's content, no

Anthony, it's my fault for saying the wrong things today and causing trouble for you. The estate is already in chaos- we shouldn't make things

and stood stiffly, as if bracing herself for

the guard, gritted his teeth and

right. You're our sister. Even if you misspoke, you shouldn't take the punishment for us," Matthew added. Besides, they didn't think Sophie had said anything

was being petty and vindictive, making a big deal out of nothing. Such were the thoughts running through Matthew and

fact that the so-called remark was entirely fabricated by

hall, the guard watched the sibling drama unfold with amused interest. Once the scene had played out enough, he

hit, then go ahead. But Your Grace, you'd better be careful. Even if you are the Holy Lady, if you seriously injure me, you won't escape the consequences."

before he could finish, the man hauled him over and dumped him at Eliza's feet like a sack of