Chapter 382

Eliza didn’t bother asking the nuns to help carry Adeline out. Instead, she directly instructed the Nevill family or the Stonor family to send their people in. That way, no one could twist the situation to their advantage later.

While the three young ladies went out to deliver the message, Eliza didn’t just sit idle She personally cleaned up the shattered pieces on the floor and then poured out the entire pot of soup Seeing her actions, Ariana and Cora were immediately startled “Wait! Your Grace, why are you dumping the Snow Lotus beauty soup? That’s such a huge pot! What a waster”

Hearing this, Eliza chuckled softly, her expression turning innocent as she replied, “Oh, but this isn’t the Snow Lotus beauty “What? Both Ariana and Cora froze in confusion.

“How could it not be the Snow Lotus beauty soup? Just earlier, you said... Cora instinctively started to argue but abruptly.

stopped mid–sentence.

Wat a moment. Now that she thought about it, Eliza had never actually said that this particular pot was Snow Lotus beauty The only thing she had mentioned was that the Snow Lotus beauty soup was in the small kitchen, Cora and Ariana immediately turned their gazes toward Eliza.

They watched as Eliza walked to another corner of the small kitchen and opened an unassuming clay pot. A rich, herbal aroma burst forth, filling the kitchen with its soothing fragrance.

With a smile, Eliza explained to the two, “This is the real Snow Lotus beauty soup. That pot over there was just some random vegetable soup I made. I accidentally made too much, so I left it on the stove.”

Anana and Cora were lost for words.

So, in the end. Adeline risked everything to sneak into the kitchen for a few bowls of plain vegetable soup?

The outcome was both exasperating and laughable.

Eliza camed the pot of Snow Lotus beauty soup into the courtyard herself.

Cora had initially offered to help, but was left stunned when Eliza effortlessly lifted the enormous pot on her own. She is truly different from the same pampered Eliza from the Stonor family.”

Still amazed by her strength, the two quickly stepped in to help ladle the soup into bowls, After finishing their bowls, they lingered, as if bound by an unspoken understanding.

Only after the Stonor family sent people to deliver Eliza’s message did the two finally leave.

Eliza, understanding their goodwill, accepted their help without hesitation.

Once the first fifty guests had been served their share of Snow Lotus beauty soup, Eliza settled into the courtyard, her gaze steady as she waited for the uninvited guests to arrive.

Sure enough, it wasn’t long before figures appeared at the courtyard gate.

Gabriel stood outside with Matthew, not stepping in He had to retum to the palace to secure an imperial decree before being allowed into Saint Grace Nunnery.

Even then, entering Eliza’s residence required her explicit permission, without it, they’d still be guilty of trespassing Matthew scanned Eliza’s courtyard, searching for Diana, but she was nowhere to be seen So he asked directly. “Where’s Diana? Where did she go?”

Elza calmly poured herself a cup of coffee, took a sip, and replied indifferently. “I don’t know.”

Matthew frowned “She’s been staying here with you for the past two days: How could you not know where she went?”

“I said I don’t know Eloza looked up “And even if I did, why should I tell you?”

“Because I’m her fiance Matthew declared, his tone full of self assurance Elva let out a soft laugh, still holding her cup Matthews face darkened “What’s that suppos.

head with nonsense, or you’ll regret it!

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Eliza Stop stirring up trouble and filling Diana you two up, no matter what.”

Big words Elza set her cup down, a faint smile on her lips. “But today, I’m breaking “You” Matthew was fundus 382 Chapter 387 Matthew was about to lose his temper, but Gabriel raised a hand to stop him. “Enough. Stop wasting time. Benedict’s waiting back home”

Gabriel’s gaze was cold as he looked at Eliza “Just tell me, what do you want for the Snow Lotus?”

Eliza raised an eyebrow. “Lord Mowbay, isn’t your question a bit odd? I already brewed the Snow Lotus into soup and shared it.

Surely you knew that, didn’t you? Why ask me now?”

“Cut the act. What you gave Adeline wasn’t the Snow Lotus beauty soup.”

“Of course not. But the other patrons did get the real Snow Lotus beauty soup. And as for Adeline, I never gave her anything.

She snuck into my kitchen and stole a bowl of leftover vegetable soup”

Eliza sighed dramatically feigning distress. “Now I’m left without vegetable soup for my next meal”

When Gabriel and Matthew heard that Adeline had not only missed out on the Snow Lotus beauty soup but had drunk leftover vegetable soup instead, their faces stiffened, lips twitching as they struggled to process the absurdity of it all. “You have either the Snow Lotus or the Purple Shroom–one of the two must be in your possession. Otherwise, you wouldn t have orchestrated this entire setup to lure me here.” Gabriel didn’t even bother mentioning the third type of medicine After all, that so–called miracle herb that no one has ever seen was nothing more than a myth, and it was impossible for Eliza to have it Standing at the doorway, Gabriel fixed his cold gaze on Eliza: “Eliza, the ball’s in your court this time. So let’s not waste time Just tell me what you want.”

want many things”

“Don’t test my patience, Eliza. Or the Stonor family won’t stop until you’re crushed.” Gabriel resorted to outright threats. But Eliza’s face showed no trace of fear. Instead, a hint of provocation flickered in her eyes.

Oh, but I don’t know how to hold back. Maybe you should decide for me.”

She cast a casual glance at Matthew before smiling faintly. “So, Lord Mowbay, what’s it going to be? Your eldest son’s life or your third son’s engagement?”

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