The Lady Nun Seeks Justice (Eliza Stonor) novel Chapter 186

“Do you even know how much the Prince Regent hates being approached by women? And you—you want to be his consort?” Fletcher’s voice dripped with scorn as he tore into her. “Who do you think you are? What makes you think getting close to him won’t make him want to slit your throat on the spot?”

He stepped forward, eyes sharp, words cruel. “A lowborn girl like you should go back to your embroidery hoop and stop dreaming up these ridiculous schemes. I don’t have time to listen to your nonsense. Get out”

“I know one of the Prince Regent’s secrets,” Isabelle said suddenly, her voice calm, precise. “If I use it, he won’t reject me.”

Fletcher narrowed his eyes, lips twisting into a cold smile. “You know a secret of his? What could you possibly know?”

“I got it from Eliza,” Isabelle replied, not a flicker of guilt on her face, not a tremor in her voice.

“Eliza?” Fletcher’s expression darkened. “Didn’t the two of you fall out over that incident? Why would she tell you anything?”

“It’s true we had a falling out,” Isabelle said with practiced composure. “But Eliza’s too soft–hearted. All I had to do was cry in front of her, and she forgave me.”

“Of course it’s true,” Isabelle said. “If you don’t believe me, feel free to send someone to verify it. We met again this afternoon, talked things through, and she forgave me. I even escorted her to Regent’s Manor afterward.”

Fletcher stroked his chin, thoughtful. “So? Wh

this

you

secret I claim to know?”

Isabelle offered a ‘smile that was just a little too sweet. “Forgive me, I can’t say yet. If I told you now, it might get you into trouble.”

At that, Fletcher instantly lost interest in prying further. “Fine, have it your way.”

“So… about what I mentioned earlier…”

Fletcher cut her off. “The Prince Regent isn’t someone you mess with lightly. I’m not risking everything for a lowborn daughter like you. If you really want to become his woman, then make him come ask me himself. If he says he wants you, I’ll step aside.”

‘Old fox,‘ Isabelle cursed inwardly. Always leaves no cracks to squeeze through.

But that was fine. Even if it wouldn’t be easy, she had her ways.

What neither Nolan nor Eliza knew yet was that they’d both just been dragged into Isabelle’s schemes without the slightest warning.

At that very moment, Eliza was in the study at Regent’s Manor, calmly reporting to Nolan everything about Gilbert- including the deal they struck.

Nolan leaned back, a faint smile curling his lips. “And you’re confident going up against him on your own?”

“I’m not exactly alone,” Eliza replied, chewing a piece of pastry before continuing. “I’ve got Tina. She’s more than enough to make up for what I lack. I may not be the best in a fight, but Tina’s strong–and when you add my poisons into the mix, Gilbert won’t know what hit him.”

“Good. If you think you can handle it, I won’t interfere,” Nolan said. “But if anything goes wrong, I want you to come to me— no hesitation, no matter what happens. Understood?”

Eliza nodded hard and kept nibbling her pastry.

“That’s the only reason you came to see me today?” Nolan asked after a pause.

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11:08 Thu, 17 Apr

Chapter 186

“That’s right. Just this.”

“Right outside…?” Eliza murmured, then said quickly, “Yes. I want to see him.”