The Lady Nun Vows Revenge by Caroline Rowland

Chapter 14 Chapter 14 "You're absolutely right. I'm not my kind, sweet sister, Eliza said, her voice cold as ice. "Anyone who's ever wrongedor humiliated me. I won't forget. And I'll make sure they pay for it." She then locked eyes with Caleb, her gaze steady and unwavering. In front of everyone, she finally said what she had wanted to say for countless lifetimes, "Caleb Nevill, you've been wanting to break off our engagement for a while now, haven't your "Fine. I'll agree to it. No strings attached. But from this moment forward. I have no ties to you or your family. The room went silent. Even Caleb was taken aback, "Wait...just like that? he thought.

He had cprepared for a battle, expecting her to resist, drag it out, or even throw a tantrum. But never had he expected Eliza to agree so easily. without a second thought.

Of course, it wasn't all smooth sailing. She had, after all, slapped him across the face not long ago.

The memory of the sting made Caleb's face darken, his hand instinctively touching the burning mark on his check. He shot Eliza a cold glare "You're lucky you're being reasonable.

"As for that slap-consider itbeing merciful. But mark my words, if you ever interfere withagain or try anything with Sophie, I won't be so Jenient.

Bang! The sound of a table being slammed echoed through the room.

Gabriel slowly rose to his feet, his expression unchanged, his gaze sweeping over the two of them. "Is that everything!" Eliza lowered her eyes, her voice steady and calm. "I've said all I needed to, Father. The rest is up to you She knew, deep down, that after today's scene, no matter how much Gabriel valued Caleb, he couldn't just ignore what had happened and let it slide.

Sure enough, Gabriel's next words were decisive. "Since you've made up your mind, the engagement is over. Tomorrow, both sides will return their engagement tokens." At that Caleb and Adeline's faces lit up with relief.

"But="Gabriel's sharp gaze locked onto Caleb. "The engagement is off, but don't even think about proposing to my another daughter" "Uncle?" Caleb's voice rose in desperation. "Sophie and I are in love! You can't- "Enough!" shut if "You don't get to smear Sophie's name?" Dylan and the others quickly.

dy interrupted Caleb, their voices filled with fury, By talking about love, Caleb had basically just admitted to an affair with Sophie, Eliza's future brother-in-law's fiancee, which was a scandal on a whole other level! Even Sophie was silently cursing Caleb's stupidity.

Realizing his mistake, Caleb quickly clammed up.

"But what aboutand Sophie? Caleb thought helplessly, glancing at his mother for support.

Adeline, heart aching for her son, timidly spoke up. "Benedict, you know I've always liked Sophie. Maybe we could Before she could finish, Gabriel shot her a look so sharp it silenced her instantly.

"Sophie is a fine girl, but Caleb, who do you think you are? Gabriel's voice was as cold as steel.

Has daughter, no matter her faults, was not cone Caleb could humiliate without consequence.

What Caleb had said today, although directed at Eliza, was a direct challenge to the authority of the entire Stonor family.

If he could get away with disrespecting Eliza today, what would stop him from doing the sto Gabriel tomorrow! Does he think he can break up with one and marry another, treating the Stonor family like his personal playground" Gabriel thought to himself, summering with barely contained anger.

Chapter 13 "Today. FII let this slide for the sake of your father's reputation. But don't think for a second that I've forgotten it Gabriel said coldly, his voice leaving no room for debate.

Adeline, realizing the situation had completely slipped from her control, fell silent, not daring to speak further.

As the wife of the Marquis, she had just been publicly humiliated by her brother She didn't dare blhim, but she didn't want to blher son either. After all, he's only trying to avoid marrying a wicked woman. What's wrong with that? The real problem is Eliza. That little just like her mother, she thought bitterly. "Alright, enough. Let's get I back to the banquet," Gabriel waved his hand dismissively, signaling the end of the matt Despite the tic showdown, no one dared to openly mock the Stonor family in front of Gabriel, the Duke of Mowbay.

Since Gabriel seemed unfazed and willing to carry on, the guests, showing proper respect, quietly resumed their seats.

in But the air still hung thick with tension, a sense of discomfort lingering in every corner of the room.

After the banquet ended and all the guests had trickled out, Gabriel said briefly, standing up and walking off, "Cto my to my study." He didn't point at anyone specifically, but no one dared slack off.

In no tat all, several of the Stonor siblings were lined up neatly in Cabriel's study.

The mom was so uict you could've heard a pin drop.

"Eliza" Gabriel's voice rang out, low and heavy.

Eliza's heart didn't skip a beat at being the first one called. She stepped forward calmly, her voice soft but ready. "Father." "Do you even realize what you've done! Gabriel slammed the pen he was holding onto the desk with a sharp crack, ink splanering everywhere.

The familiar words cut through her like ice.

Her gaze lowered, her tone distant as she answered, "Yes, I know my mistake" Gabriel wasn't like Benedict.

The I Duke of Mowbay, who had held power for years, never cared about personal grudges or hardships.

When it cto the Stonor family's honor, no mistake was ever forgivable- except, of course, when it cto his precious Sophie In her past life, no matter how much trouble Sophie caused, Gabriel would always step in to fix things for her.

He'd even lower himself, speaking to Sophie in a tone so soft and gentle that Eliza had never heard him use with anyone che. "You're my daughter, Sophie. No one is allowed to hurt you." epin when I'm the one getting hurt? Sophie your At the time, Eliza had wanted to shout at him. "But I'm your daughter too! Why don't you ever step daughter and I'm not!"

Thinking back on those words, Eliza shut her eyes tightly, fists clenched, using the pain to keep herself m grounded. Today, not only was I publicly rejected, bringing shto the Stonor family, but I also slapped the Marquis's heir in the face with my careless actions. "This will definitely strain the relationship between our families"

With that, Eliza dropped to her knees with a thud, her face a mask of cold resolve. "So, there's a need for you to punish me, I'll take the family's punishment-fifty lashes. Please, letmake it right" "Fifty lashes!!" "Eliza Stonor, are you out of your mind?!"