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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?

this be tied to something bigger-something that threatens

why Eliza is changing her surname? Father, he... Forget it. Useless. You lot wouldn't have access to his letters

waved

the room like his

Sophie suddenly

Sophie had changed her mind and was about to end his life.

Listen carefully-if you want to stay alive, keep an eye on Eliza

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

ground in front of him, the clinking sound both a promise

power, even risk

was a

could use someone like him for

name is Charlie, My Lady," he replied cautiously, his voice trembling as he wiped the blood from his

you. Now go and do your

"Yes!"

deep breath, feeling as

chaos, but

away, prepare some food and toys for it,

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

startled when he first

the creature had the temperament of a

ease of someone used to handling children, coaxed the "big kid" with a few kind words. Soon enough,

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