The Lady Nun Vows Revenge by Caroline Rowland

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This display of remorse wasn't just intended for Eliza. Gabriel knew full well that Magnus was on her side. So, he deliberately directed his words to the King when he put on this act.

If Eliza could ask to change her last name based on her contributions to the country, then surely he, with all his years of service to the court, deserved a chance as well.

Could the King really use his authority to stop a supposedly repentant father from trying to reconcile with his daughter?

Magnus's lips twitched as he saw through Gabriel's ploy. 'This old schemer is up to his usual tricks. And with that little speech, not even Uncle Nolan could defend Eliza without seeming callous. She's on her own now!

Or so Magnus thought until he noticed the calm in Nolan's expression. Something clicked in his mind, and his lips curled into a subtle smirk. 'Right, the Holy Lady still has a card left to play. I wonder who would come out on top in this battle of wits.'

"Your Grace," a civil official said eagerly. "The Duke of Mowbay has clearly repented. Perhaps you should give him a chance?"

"Indeed, it was just a momentary lapse in judgment," another chimed in. "You know as well as we do how much the Duke once cherished and doted on you. That alone proves he's a good father at heart."

"To err is human. Since Lord Mowbay has already admitted his mistakes, why not sit down and talk things out as father and daughter? Why must you insist on changing your last name?" added another civil official.

"Your Grace, please give him a chance,” a minister implored. “At the end of the day, he's still your father."

Sensing an opportunity, the civil officials quickly rallied around Gabriel, pleading with Eliza to forgive him. Their words sounded heartfelt and sincere, and to anyone who didn't know better, it might have seemed like they genuinely cared for her.

Had Eliza not known the truth behind the swap, there might have been the slightest

chance she would have believed them. But now...

"Lord Mowbay," Eliza suddenly spoke, her smooth voice cutting through the civil officials' endless barrage of pleas. The court fell silent.

to face Gabriel and continued, "I am already someone who's renounced the world, but since you wish to speak to me as a father, I shall stand before you once more

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remained on his knees. With his head bowed, he said bitterly, "If you still

you, and no amount of regret can

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difficult situation, giving him the upper hand. But

so slightly, and the scorn in her eyes was unmistakable. The next moment, in front of everyone, she said brusquely, "You're right. You

ashamed to face me."

didn't like me. Maybe you just preferred illegitimate daughter you brought home. That's why you treated me like I didn't matter and pampered her. I thought that was the whole story. But later, I came to realize it wasn't just

on the ground. She said coldly, "You, the Duke of Mowbay, are nothing but a complete hypocrite. The person you should be most ashamed to

unease. He couldn't shake the feeling that Eliza already knew something. 'What

Perfect. I have a few questions I'd like to ask. If you can answer them honestly without an ounce

kept quiet, giving

her présence imposing as she looked down at him." What's wrong, Father? Are you

clenched into fists, his nails digging into his palms. He knew she was provoking him, but refusing now would only make him look guilty and insincere. His earlier act

you're giving me," Gabriel replied as he looked up at her, his

face only made her loathe him even

illness truly caused by complications during childbirth? And was

City knows this. When your mother was gravely ill, I even summoned the

treat her."

Your Grace," a civil official said. “I remember

my

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