The Silent 703

Chapter 703

In the courtyard, the moment that voice sounded, Rafe and the other two, along with Adeline and Dale, all turned their heads with heightened vigt

As for Eliza, upon hearing that familiar voice, her brows furrowed slightly.

'Raisa? What's she doing here?' Eliza thought.

Indeed, the one standing at the ruined courtyard gate was none other than the current imperial concubine, Raisa.

She hadn't come with a grand entourage, just a single young maid by her side. With an innocent smile, she glanced at everyone in the courtyard and said,

"I had wanted to come early to save someone, but alas, it seems I was still too late. Must be fate."

"Greetings to Your Highness." Although Dale had already requested to retire, he was still a court official. Naturally, he had to show respect when facing someone like Raisa.

After bowing with Adeline, he glanced sideways toward Eliza.

But Eliza didn't even spare Raisa a glance. Her eyes remained fixed on Sophie's corpse on the ground.

Just as Dale began to worry about Eliza's cold attitude, he was surprised to find that Raisa didn't mind in the least.

After glancing toward Eliza, she waved her hand and said to Dale, "No need for such formality. I've come in secret from the palace today. Please, do keep

it a secret."

didn't immediately reply, unsure whether or not he should

that moment, Eliza finally spoke.

stepped forward from the courtyard gate and walked to stand half a step behind Eliza, joining her in staring at

save her. Too late. She's

her head toward Raisa. "Fix? How would you fix

"Just some needlework. Stitch her back together, that's

narrowed her eyes, a flicker of killing intent flashing

her hand to cover her lips. “Liza, you're so silly. She's already dead. How

coughed lightly and corrected herself. "Fine, fine. I can't

told, Raisa hadn't even wanted to

sensed something was off at Marquis's estate, and she also knew that Eliza

enemy, she had no intention of

Eliza, she naturally wanted to avoid appearing at such

Fletcher secretly sent someone to the palace

had to come to Marquis's estate,

Raisa refused without hesitation.

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Chapter 703

If she didn't save

Sophie and her mother, Zole, had been part of one

meeting with the Duke's estate heir, Gabris, that their vow, and the eventual birth of a child were all carefully plotted. Sophie was born to become a "Sorceress," and through her, the Soulbind the attention was successfully drawn. That way, the Henderson family remained safely hidden. Though

the very least, Sophie had served her purpose. She drew all the attention of the Soulbind

Soulbind

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