The Lady Nun Vows Revenge by Caroline Rowland

Chapter 638

The Silent 638

Sophie felt a sudden wave of urgency wash over her.

But the more anxious she became, the more something felt off. It was as if a voice

in her head was urging her to calm down, and she quickly steadied herself.

“Wait a second. Why does Eliza have to change her surname? And Father-why does it seem like he's against it?”

Sophie didn't understand.

'Back then, he was ready to strip Eliza of the Stonor name. So why is he opposing it now?

'Could there be something more significant behind this surname change?"

She asked sharply. "My father had the butler deliver a letter to the Marquis's estate. That means he must have sent letters to others, too. How many in total? And to whom?"

"My Lady, there were five letters in total. Besides the Marquis's estate, they were sent to the Grand Master, Minister of Rites, the Censor-in-Chief, and the Chancellor."

The Marquis's estate had always been closely tied to the Duke's household, making it easy for their spies to gather

information.

The more Sophie listened, the more uneasy she felt.

'Eliza's surname change is such a trivial matter. Why would Father involve so many families? What exactly is he trying to accomplish?

to something

changing her surname? Father, he... Forget it. Useless. You lot wouldn't

servant's useless look, she waved him off in disdain. "Get

the room

Sophie suddenly called

was about to end his life.

What mercy? Listen carefully-if you want to stay alive, keep an eye on Eliza for me. Whatever she does, no matter how small,

only will I spare your life, but I'll reward you generously. Got

a pouch of silver coins onto the ground in front of him, the clinking

his power, even risk his

a mix of gratitude

she could use someone like him for errands. "What's your name?" she

name is Charlie, My Lady," he replied cautiously, his voice trembling as he

go and do your job properly,"

"Yes!"

courtyard, he let out a deep breath, feeling as though he'd narrowly escaped the jaws

Marquis's estate was in utter chaos, but the Padilla mansion

take the massive creature away, prepare some food and toys for it, and set

spacious courtyard specially built for the creature, so it could relax and play freely whenever it

startled when he first

the temperament of a young

someone used to handling children, coaxed the "big kid" with a few kind words. Soon enough, the creature stopped clinging to Eliza and happily followed

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