The Lady Nun Vows Revenge by Caroline Rowland

The Silent 510

Matthew and Anthony exchanged confused looks upon hearing this. 'What would Sophie want with Father's ledger?' they wondered.

But Benedict's reaction was entirely different. The moment he heard those words, his heart sank.

He thought, 'So it really involves Dylan and Eliza. It must have been Dylan who told Eliza about the ledger. With Dylan already out of Hasen City, the only one who could have pushed Sophie to steal the edger is Eliza'

Though Benedict couldn't figure out how Eliza managed it, one thing was certain. Gabriel wouldn't stop until the ledger was found.

Benedict furrowed his brows and lowered his gaze, his mind racing.

Suddenly, an idea struck him. Without showing any emotion, he glanced toward the doorway and silently mouthed a command.

Outside, Manson, who had been standing guard, immediately caught the signal from his master. Without a sound, Manson quietly withdrew.

"Father, please understand, I have my reasons. I truly cannot hand it over-" Sophie said.

hand lashed out, the sharp crack of the slap echoing through the room.

kill me, I'll never give it to you." Sophie's tears streamed down her

crying.

pain, her fear, and her

say you have your reasons? What

say a word. Every time she tried to speak, her mouth clamped shut as if bound by

hand was crippled, with fingers she had broken herself, and her left shoulder was severely injured from Gabriel's earlier whip strike. She couldn't even lift her arm, let alone

his anger further. “Not talking, huh?

whip in his hand at Sophie's

somewhere. Gabriel was sure it could be found. Shadow guards and household guards swarmed into Sophie's courtyard,

Sophie, who was sobbing on the floor. Unable to hold back, he finally spoke up.

around, his glare sharp enough to cut through steel.

Gabriel's gaze didn't waver; it was fixed squarely on Matthew

cast a brief glance at Sophie, who was still on the ground, then sneered coldly. "Search Matthew's and Anthony's courtyards. Leave no