639.Chapter 639
When Eliza proposed the deal, Rafe didn''t immediately agree, which caught her off guard.
He studied her face for a moment, then said with a slow, deliberate tone, "So, I hear you''re nning to change your sumame, sis?"
Eliza nodded calmly. "Yes."
Rafe raised an eyebrow, a yful glint in his eyes. "Well, congrattions are in order then. Once you change your surname, you''ll finally be free of the Duke''s estate. How could I not do you this favor?"
''Favor? Not a deal? Eliza''s gaze sharpened slightly. "What''s that supposed to mean?"
Rafe''s lips curled into a sly grin. "Oh, nothing much. Just saying, if I ever find myself in dire straits, I hope you will do me a favor too. What do you say?"
Eliza couldn''t help but feel that Rafe was up to something, judging by the glint in
his eyes.
Sensing her wariness, Rafe added with a casual shrug, "Don''t worry, sis. I promise it won''t be anything that puts you in a difficult position. Just... a small favor, that''s all."
Hearing this, Eliza thought for a moment before nodding. "Alright, I can agree to that, as long as your so-called ''small favor doesn''t interfere with my current ns."
"Of course not. I''ve already said, you can rest assured."
Rafe liked Eliza, his sister, very much, so he would never get in her way.
With the deal settled, Eliza returned to her quarters, determined to rest and gather her strength for the trials awaiting her
tomorrow.
Tomorrow was a pivotal day-a high-stakes battle where even the smallest mistake could lead to total defeat.
The night passed swiftly.
The next morning, Renee helped Eliza into her ceremonial gown.
This gown had been a gift from Nn.
Back at hering of age party, she hadn''t had the chance to wear a gown of her
own.
Though Nnter gifted her this one, it couldn''t make up for the moment she had missed.
But that was fine. Today was the most important day since her rebirth.
She wanted to wear this gown to celebrate her new beginning and mark her
sess.
"Your Grace, everything is ready! Wishing you a triumphant day and all your dreams fulfilled!" Renee said with a bright smile, her curtsy impable.
While Eliza had been away, Renee had worked tirelessly!
With Mki''s guidance, she had made remarkable progress in a short time and had be an outstanding maid.
She had always vowed to be the best maid by Eliza''s side!
Even if Eliza didn''t want her, she''d cling to her for life, no matter what!
"Thank you, Renee. Let''s go," Eliza said calmly, her determination clear.
Soon, a discreet carriage rolled out of the Padi estate, bathed in the soft glow of dawn as it headed toward the Imperial Pce.
Imperial Pce.
The court session had been ongoing for some time. After discussing the final urgent matter with his ministers, Emperor Magnus asked, "Does anyone have anything else to report today?"
The hall fell silent for a moment, signaling that there were no other pressing issues.
However, those in the know exchanged nces toward Gabriel, seated at the front. Inwardly, they thought, ''Here ites. The real drama is about to begin.''
Magnus cast a sidelong nce at Gabriel, noting how the Duke remained as calm as a meditating monk,pletely unruffled.
Sessfully unlocked!
The emperor sighed inwardly, thinking, ''What a sly old fox.''
He hoped Eliza was prepared enough; otherwise, even if she managed to win today, it mighte at a heavy cost.
Retracting his gaze from Gabriel, Magnus nced at his uncle before carefully choosing his words and speaking slowly," Since no one has anything else to report, I happen to have a matter that requires your opinions.
"Yesterday, the Holy Lady and the Prince Regent came to the pce to report on their duties. Considering the Holy Lady''s repeated effivte in disaster relief and blessings, her contributions have been trulymendable. I intend to reward her However the has no interest in wealth and only has one wish she hopes I can fulfil At this point, Emperor Magnus deliberately turned to Gabriel and asked, "Lord Mowbay, do you know what the Holy Lady''s wish (57
Feigning ignorance, Gabriel shook his head. Forgive me, Your Majesty, but I am unaware."
If he admitted knowledge before the emperor revealed it, it would be as good as admitting he had spies in the pce.
Only a fool would im to know at this moment
But even his denial couldn''t stop those who disliked him from taking a jab.
Lord Mowbay, how could you not know? The Holy Lady was once your own daughter. As her father, have you truly never cared about her at all?"
Gabriel turned to Julius from the military faction.
Years ago, Julius had fought alongside Nn on the battlefield. After sustaining injuries, he was reassigned to Hasen City, where his real battlefield aplishments earned him the rank of second-grade military officer. Known for his fiery temper, he was one of the Duke''s most outspoken adversaries in court.
Gabriel shifted his gaze briefly to Nn before letting out a cold snort. "In the past, I naturally cared for my daughter. But that ungrateful girl, while celebrated for her contributions to the outside world, has shown nothing but disrespect, disloyalty, and cruelty to her family. Her actions have deeply wounded me. Why should I waste my time on her anymore?"
Magnus thought to himself, ''I knew it.''
Gabriel was already preparing to use the concept of filial piety as his defense. Now, it would depend on how Nn responded.
Julius immediately scoffed, "You schrs really know how to twist words, making them sound likepliments when they''re anything but. I''ve never heard of the Holy Lady doing anything to wrong the Stonor family or you, her biological father. Yet here you are, ppingbels of disrespect, disloyalty, and cruelty on her without evidence."
"These are merely private matters within the Stonor family. Must Iy them all out for you?" Gabriel''s voice turned cold as he retorted.
Those familiar with the Duke''s temperament knew this tone signaled his anger. Anyone with a shred of sense would know to back off.
But to everyone''s surprise, Julius''s reaction was far from subdued. Instead, he broke into a delighted grin and said, "Perfect! My wife and sister-inw have been dying to know more about your family drama-things like neglecting his real daughter, spoiling the illegitimate one, letting his son run wild, and even abusing his sister. They bombarded me with questions, but how would I, a man, know anything about such matters?"
Feigning ignorance, Julius shamelessly added with augh, “But if you are willing to share, I''ll make sure to pass it all along when I get home!"
Gabriel''s face instantly darkened, as if storm clouds had gathered over him.
He never expected Julius to be so aggressive.
He had always thought of Julius as merely hot-tempered, but it turned out his shamelessness was on a whole other level!
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The night passed swiftly
The next morning, Bence helped Eliza into her ceremonist gown
This gown had been a gift from Hn
#ack at hering of age party, she hadn''t had the chance to wear a gown of her
own.
Though Hnter gifted her this one, it couldn''t make up for the moment she had missed
But that was fine. Today was the most important day since her rebirth.
She wanted to wear this gown to celebrate her new beginning and mark her SUCCESS.
"Your Grace, everything is ready! Wishing you a triumphant day and all your dreams fulfilled trenes sind with a bright side, her curtsy impable.
While Eliza had been away, Renee had worked tirelessly
With Mki''s guidance, she had made remarkable progress in a short time and
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She had always vowed to be the best maid by Eliza''s sidet
Even if Eliza didn''t want her, she''d cling to her for life, no matter whatt
"Thank you, Renee. Let''s go Eliza said calmly, her determination clear
Soon, a discreet carriage rolled out of the Padi estate, bathed in the soft glow of dawn as it headed toward the imperial Pce.
Imperial Pce.
The court session had been ongoing for some time. After discussing the final urgent matter with his ministers, Emperor Magnus asked, "Does anyone have anything else to report today?"
The hall fell silent for a moment, signaling that there were no other pressing issues.
However, those in the know exchanged nces toward Gabriel, seated at the front. Inwardly, they thought, Here ites. The real drama is about to begin!
Magnus cast a sidelong nce at Gabriel, noting how the Duke remained as calm as a meditating monk,pletely unruffled.
The emperor sighed inwardly, thinking, ''What a sly old fox?
He hoped Eliza was prepared enough, otherwise, even if she managed to win today, it mighte at a heavy cost.
Retracting his gaze from Gabriel, Magnus nced at his uncle before carefully choosing his words and speaking slowly," Since no one has anything else to report, I happen to have a matter that requires your opinions.
Yextending the sustrady and the Prince Regent came to the pce to report on their duties. Considering the Holy Lady''s septenné effort in dicaster rele? and blessings, her contributions have been trulymendable. I intend to reward her. May the has no interest in wealth and only has one wish she hopes I can fulfill
as this port Emperor Magnus deliberately turned to Gabriel and asked, "Lord Mowbay, do you know what the Holy Lady''s
Tegning ignorance, Gabriel shook his head Forgive me. Your Majesty, but I am unaware."
of the admined knowledge before the emperor revealed it, it would be as good as amitting he had spies in the pce
Only a fool would im to know at this moment
But even his denial couldn''t stop those who disliked him from taking a jab
Lord Wowbay how could you not know? The Holy Lady was once your own
daughter. As her father, have you truly never
cared about her at all?
Gabriel turned to Julius from the military faction
Years ago, Julius had fought alongside Nn on the battlefield. After sustaining
injuries, he was reassigned to Hasen City, where his real battlefield aplishments earned him the rank of second-grade military officer. Known for his fiery temper, the was one of the Duke''s most outspoken adversaries in court.
Gabriel shihed his gaze briefly to Nn before letting out a cold snort. "In the
past,
I naturally cared for my daughter. But that ungrateful girl while celebrated for her contributions to the outside world, has shown nothing but disrespect, disloyalty, and cruelty to her family. Her actions have deeply wounded me. Why
should I waste my time on her anymore?" Magnus thought to himself, I knew it."
Gabriel was already preparing to use the concept of filial piety as his defense. Now it would depend on how Nn responded.
Julius immediately scoffed. "You schrs really know how to twist words, making them sound likepliments when they''re anything but. I''ve never heard of the Holy Lady doing anything to wrong the Stonor family or you, her biological father.
Yet here you are, ppingbels of disrespect, disloyalty, and cruelty on her without evidence."
These are merely private matters within the Stonor family. Must Iy them all out
for you?" Gabriel''s voice turned cold as he retorted. Those familiar with the Duke''s temperament knew this tone signaled his anger. Anyone with a shred of sense would know to back off
But to everyone''s surprise, Julius''s reaction was far from subdued. Instead, he broke into a delighted grin and said, "Perfect! My wife and sister-inw have been dying to know more about your family drama-things like neglecting his real daughter, spoiling the illegitimate one, letting his son run wild, and even abusing
his sister. They bombarded me with questions, but how would I, a man, know anything about such matters?"
Feigning ignorance, Julius shamelessly added with augh, “But if you are willing
to share, I''ll make sure to pass it all along when I get home!
Gabriel''s face instantly darkened, as if storm clouds had gathered over him.
He never expected Julius to be so aggressive.
He had always thought of Julius as merely hot-tempered, but it turned out his
shamelessness was on a whole other level!
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