Chapter 370

370.Chapter 370 Just before heading to Saint Grace Nunnery, Gabriel caught wind of another matter.

“Diana’s back in Hasen City?‘ Gabriel’s brows knitted together.

The butler nervously wiped the sweat off his forehead. It was his mistake. Benedict’s sudden accident had thrown the entire Stonor family into disarray, leaving everyone scrambling to deal with the chaos. In the midst of it all, he had completely forgotten to inform Gabriel about Diana.

It wasn’t until today, when Gabriel ordered the carriage to be prepared for Saint Grace Nunnery in Mount Westin, that the butler remembered Diana was also there.

The butler quickly explained, “Yes, she returned to Hasen City two days ago. After that, she went to see Lord Matthew, and the two had quite an argument. Then, Miss Baker publicly declared...”

His voice trailed off, growing quieter.

Gabriel’s gaze sharpened. “Declared what?”

“She said... she wants to break off the engagement with Lord Matthew.”

Gabriel’s face darkened, anger surging within him. He closed his eyes, took a deep breath, and forced himself to suppress the fury.

“Did those two kids get into a fight?”

“They did.”

Gabriel asked, “Who started it?”

“Miss Baker threw the first punch. Lord Matthew fought back but held himself in check. He didn’t actually hurt her.”

“Well, at least he’s not completely brainless. The engagement between the Stonor family and the Baker family can not be broken. Go to the storeroom, pick out a proper gift, and bring that troublemaker Matthew along. We’re heading to Saint Grace Nunnery. Whatever it takes, he should get Diana back on our side.”

The butler hesitated. “But Matthew’s injuries haven’t healed yet...”

He was still kneeling in the cemetery.”

Gabriel snorted. “That’s exactly what I want. If he were fully healed, I’d have to beat him up again to make it convincing” The butler immediately caught on.

This was all about using Matthew’s injuries to play the sympathy card.

“Understood, my lord. I’ll get everything ready right away. Please wait a moment.”

Two hours later, the Stonor family’s carriage arrived at the foot of Mount Westin, From the main road, Gabriel suddenly lifted the curtain of the carriage window, his gaze fixed on a distant thatched hut. Inside the carriage, Matthew, wincing from the pain in his back, forced himself to sit upright across from Gabriel. Catching sight of Gabriel’s actions, Matthew followed Gabriel’s gaze and peeked through the gap.

“That hut? Dylan built it. He even chopped the wood and put it together bit by bit.” Matthew let out a derisive laugh. “Dylan’s such an idiot. You told him not to take a single thing, and he actually listened! All those treasures in his room are still there. I thought he’d at least have the sense to grab something when he came back last time.”

Gabriel turned to him with a cold, cutting glare. “You think you’re any better? Dylan might be naive, but you’re just plain stupid.

You’ve no right to mock him.”

Matthew froze, his face stiffening as he turned away, though the defiance in his expression hadn’t completely faded. Gabriel’s gaze returned to the thatched hut, his eyes fixed on it as if searching for someone As the carriage climbed higher up the mountain, the hut disappeared from view, and no figure ever appeared Gabriel dropped the curtain, leaned back in his seat, and closed his eyes in contemplation.

Matthew stole a glance at Gabriel, his brows furrowing slightly. His thoughts seemed tangled, as if he too was lost in contemplation The carriage climbed the mountain and This time, Gabriel had come fully prepared Successfully unlocked!

He presented a decree he had obtained from the Empress Dowager The Empress Dowager, having kept part of the century–old Purple Shroom for herself, decided to use this opportunity to extend a favor to Eliza. Hoping Eliza would make good use of it, she agreed to issue Gahrial the 1/2 370 Chapter 370 Of course, having the decree didn’t mean Gabriel could simply walk into the nunnery.

It only granted him permission to request an audience with Eliza, the Holy Lady, and even then, the meeting would take place outside the nunnery walls–and only if Eliza agreed to see them.

When Eliza received the message, she immediately understood the Empress Dowager’s intentions.

She smiled and accepted the favor, then told Sarah, “Let them know I’m busy today and can’t spare the time. Ask Lord Mowbay to come back another day Sarah passed on the message word for word.

Standing outside the gates of Saint Grace Nunnery, Gabriel wasn’t surprised at all. He had already expected this response from Eliza.

However, Matthew frowned and said, “Tell Eliza–tell the Holy Lady to come out right now! Benedict treated her so well in the past, and now that he’s on his deathbed, she can’t even show her face? Does she really have no sense of gratitude?” “The Holy Lady has spoken. She won’t see you. If you insist on waiting, then wait here as long as you like.”

With that, Sarah turned and slammed the gates shut loudly.

“You!” Matthew was furious The nerve of a mere nun to act so high and mighty! Clearly, she is relying on Eliza’s empty title as the Holy Lady to completely disregard the Stonor family! Matthew thought.