Chapter 317

Chapter 317 “There’s no need to go inside. If something else turns up missing from the Marquis’s estate, I’m afraid they’ll pin it on me again,”

Eliza replied to Dale.

However, her words were clearly aimed at Adeline–and the increasingly guilty–looking Caleb nearby.

After she finished speaking. Eliza turned and added. “But there i Dale had vaguely overheard something and frowned slightly, casting a warning glance at Adeline, who immediately shut her mouth.

Seeing that Eliza truly had no intention of stepping through the Marquis’s gates, Dale could only sigh in resignation. “Very well.

Your Grace, go ahead.”

re are a few things I do need to make clear to Lord Dale and your lady”

“Lord Dale just heard what I said, Eliza began calmly. “I came here today for one reason only. It is to return the token of engagement from back then. I hadn’t delivered it earlier because Caleb had already smashed it. Recently, someone found it and brought it to me, so I’m returning it now.

I hope Lady Adeline won’t blame me for everything. Maybe take a closer look at your precious son‘ first, hmm?”

You-!” Adeline exclaimed..

Eliza swiftly cut in. “No need to panic–I haven’t finished speaking”

Adeline’s eyes widened as she opened her mouth to argue, but Eliza didn’t give her the chance.

She continued coldly, “First there was the snow cream, and now this engagement token. That’s two offenses. As the saying goes, “Three strikes and you’re out. If there’s a third time, even if Lord Dale has a world of influence, I won’t be so forgiving.

Dale immediately understood that Eliza had shown restraint the past two times only out of respect for him.

Otherwise, given Eliza’s current status and revered title, if she truly wanted to deal with Adeline, it would take just a word.

Unfortunately, Adeline still didn’t get it.

She snapped back, “Why are you so arrogant? Even if you’re the Holy Lady, I’m still your aunt! And what, you say Caleb broke it, so that means he broke it? What proof do you have?”

Caleb opened his mouth as if to speak but seemed to think of something midway and shut it again, his expression uneasy.

“Adeline Nevill!” Dale suddenly barked, calling her by her full name.

Adeline’s arrogant demeanor vanished in an instant. With a mix of irritation and forced submission, she muttered, “Alright, alright!

I won’t say another word! Happy now!”

Only after Adeline shut up did Dale press his fingers to his forehead and turn to Eliza, apologetic. He said, “Please forgive her, Your Grace:

But forgiveness was not something that came so easily Eliza replied coldly. “I have no physical proof–but I do have witnesses”

As she said thus, her gaze casually swept over Caleb He immediately turned his head away, looking both guilty and awkward.

Eliza inerred inwardly. “He can play dumb all he wants, but it won’t help him now”

“And who might these witnesses be?” Dale asked calmly Eliya responded evenly. The son of the Minister of Revenue, Percival Fletcher, Grant. Along with a few other close friends of Lord Caleb’s. They all saw him smash the engagement token with their own eyes. If you asl your lady don’t believe me, feel free to ask them yourselves Close friends?

More like a bunch of useless loafers, Dale thought.

1/2 Chapter 317 Dale’s face darkened as he continued brooding. Of course, this all came down to If he hadn’t wasted his d days hanging around those w that foolish son of mine.

worthless scoundrels, how could he have lost a fiancée like that?

And to think they’d grown up together since childhood....

What a waste of such a perfect match.”

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