The ck g soldiers brought over a chair, and Nn sat down casually. "Lord Mowbay, rx," he said. "My men are seasoned veterans. They''ve killed countless enemies on the battlefield.


    "They know exactly when to draw their des. As long as you and your sons don''t interfere, no one will get hurt.


    The message was clear-if Gabriel or his family tried to intervene, Nn''s men wouldn''t hesitate to act.


    Gabriel had always known Nn to be ruthless, but he hadn''t expected Nn to be this brazen in Duke''s estate.


    With an icy expression, he said. "Eliza is my daughter. She made this decision on a whim, without my approval. I''m about to have her ask the king to withdraw the decree. Your escort isn''t necessary"


    Nn nced at Eliza, who had stopped in her tracks. His tone remained calm. "Is that what you want?"


    Eliza didn''t hesitate. "No. Bing a nun and praying for the country is my own choice, and I won''t regret it"


    “Elizar” Gabriel barked. "Are you really set on cutting ties with the Stonor family?"


    Faced with his fury, Eliza simply sneered and said, "Like I said-thank you for your blessing, Father"


    Gabriel''s face darkened, his expression downright terrifying. For a moment, fear flickered in Eliza''s heart-she had rarely seen him like this. But even so, she refused to back down.


    Watching the exchange, Nn gave an approving nod. "Understood. Half your time is up, Holy Lady. You should hurry"


    Without another nce at Gabriel, Eliza turned and ran off


    Gabriel''s gaze snapped back to Nn, his voice colder than ever. "Must you stand against me like this?"


    Watching Eliza disappear into the distance, Nn let out a theatrical sigh. “I don''t have a choice. Just following orders."


    Then, he narrowed his eyes and shed a faint smile. "I''d appreciate it if you didn''t make things difficult for me, Lord


    Mowbay."


    At this point, Gabriel understood-unless the king himself revoked the decree, Nn wouldn''t back down.


    "Fine" Gabriel''s tone was sharp as he shot Nn a re. "Prince Nn, since that''s how you want to y it. I''ll go to the pce myself. Nn remained unfazed. "You''d better hurry. Once Lady Eliza takes her vows, it''ll be toote."


    Kaowing there was no room for negotiation, Gabriel wasted no time. He ordered Dn and the others to keep an eye on Eliza, then called for a carriage and left for the pce with Benedict.


    The brothers left behind exchanged bitter smiles. Father, even you can''t


    outmaneuver Prince Nn. What are we supposed to do! How are we supposed


    Eliza'' they thought.


    Wit only a few minutes left, Eliza didn''t waste time. She had the ck g soldiers carry her pre-packed luggage before slipping into her


    She stored everything of value-including all of her mom''s belongings from before her marriage-inside her pocket farm.


    went to the private chapel and took her mother''s memorial que. There was no way she''d leave her mother behind.


    She would bring her to Saint Grace Nunnery, where she could pray not just for the country but for her mother as well-hoping that in the next life. she would never have to cross paths with the Stonor family again.


    Soon Eliza returned to the front courtyard, where Nn was already looking impatient. She hurried forward. "Your Highness, I''m ready" "Thaen ler a go? Nn stood and started walking


    (without hesitation. Dn and the odarts tried to step in but the ck g soldiers'' des made it clear they wouldn''t get far. Mitching her leave with Mn, Dn couldn''t hold luck. "Eliza! How can you just walk away like this? Don''t you feel guilty about abandoning Father and wa! Aurit you afraid you''ll regret this one day?"


    Eliza stopped and turned to face him, her voice cold and unwavering Tve never wronged any of you. And I never will regret this" With that, she stepped into the carriage


    stan mcxanted bus borse andl the escort, guiding the crowd toward Mesni Westin


    10:17 AM D


    Meanwhile, Gabriel and Benedict unexpectedly gained swift ess to the king in his study


    "Your Majesty," Benedict began, kneeling. "Eliza only asked to be a nun because she was upset after Caleb from the Marquis''s estate broke off


    their engagement. If the enters Saint Grace Nunnery today, shell le tragged there for life"


    Gabriel also knelt. "Your Majesty, my daughter acted on impulse, but she regrets it now. I beg you to withdraw the decree and allow her to return. I promise to discipline her properly and prevent any future trouble"


    The king raised an eyebrow. If he hadn''t seen Eliza''s injuries himself, he might have believed these two schemers—that this was just a lovesick girl. acting on. But now, he doubted she had any regreje


    sull, Gabriel was a longtime court official, and the king couldn''t afford to be too blunt. He chose his words carefully. "Well, Lord Mowday, have you of your son heard about Eliza''s recent visit to Mount Westing


    Gabriel had no idea, but Benedict hesitated before nodding, looking embarrassed.


    "I did hear she met with Reverend Mary Mendoza"


    That was the extent of his knowledge-he had no idea what had actually happened there.


    The king arched a brow. "It seems you''ve heard something, but not the whole story."


    Gabriel paused, wondering if there was more to the story. Benedict looked just as confused.


    Seeing this, the king calmly recounted everything Eliza had done since entering t the pce two days ago, including


    ing her actions at Mount Westin


    Finally, he gave them a meaningful look. "I gave Eliza every chance to reconsider, but she refused to turn back. Even after Mary rejected her, s still climbed Mount Westin on her knees, unwavering in her resolve. Surely, her reasons go beyond mere heartbreak."